Personal Statement

Soccer is my first love. I started playing at 2 & wore my Messi uniform everywhere. I had been a forward with a rocket shot, but settled into my true home as a goalie by freshman year of high school. Coaches consistently tell me that I am very coachable, very athletic, have a presence & bring a positive aspect to the team environment. I am always ready for a challenge & am comfortable leading. When I was younger, in addition to soccer I played baseball with the boys. My main position was catcher, which is one of the toughest positions on the field. I also play basketball & follow sports closely. My college goal is to study business, then attend grad school. I want to be a sports agent. Working with the players I look up to, would be a dream come true. I graduated high school May 23, 2025. I attended a small & academically rigorous Catholic high school in Oak Park, IL, 8 mi west of downtown Chicago. My GPA was a 4.4 with a mix of honors and AP classes throughout my 4 years. I have consistently been an honor roll student, represented my school to potential students as a Student Ambassador, am a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and am a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to weekly club training and goalie training, I workout 4 times a week in strength, endurance and agility training. I also meal prep and work hard on my nutrition and overall health. I am excited to join the Gophers and Coach Chastain at the University of Minnesota!