Personal Statement

I've loved sports my whole life. Growing up, I played basketball, flag football and ran track and cross country. But my true passion has always been soccer. I've been playing since I was 4 years old. I've played all positions on the field, however, I am strongest as an attacking or defensive center mid. Starting in Fall 2024,  I will be playing for the Kansas City Athletics ECNL 08B team.  This past spring (2024) I was the starting CDM for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher ECNL (Ill.) O8B team, as well as my USYS P1 team, Columbia Rush 08B.  My Rush team completed our Premier Division 1 of the USYS Midwest Conference (Spring 2024) in 4th place.  I am also a 3x ODP Missouri State Team player, and have been invited to the Regional ODP camp twice, in 2023 and 2024.  In high school, I've started varsity for Rock Bridge High School at CDM my sophomore and junior years.  Academics are a high priority for me as well.  My parents are both teachers and I've followed a rigorous academic course load in high school. I earned a 29 on my first ACT attempt and will take it at least one more time.  At this point in high school I have a weighted GPA of 4.4 (3.97)/4.0 taking all honors or AP core courses. I am also a member of the National Honor Society, A Honor Roll and National Spanish Honor Society.  I am looking for a school that will help my development as a soccer player, student and person. I really look forward to meeting and learning about schools that can help me with my goals.  Thanks for taking the time to look at my clips!