Samuel (Shai) Laniado '18 Recruiting Profile

        I have always dreamed of playing college football. As my high school did not have a football team, I needed to find away to make my dream a reality. In pursuit of my dream,  I traveled halfway across the world to Israel where I tried-out and ultimately played the 2018-2019 season for the Silverbacks-- a club team in the Israel Football League (IFL).* At the conclusion of the season, based on my accomplishment during the season, I was asked to join and play for Israel's national team.**

       In addition to playing football,  I am currently a full time student at Bar-Ilan University, one of the premier universities in Israel. I have also, successfully completed a rigorous medic (EMT) program. I am confident that I will bring a level of leadership and maturity to any locker room as well as being a positive influence on my teammates.  

        I know that playing in college is a once in a lifetime opportunity that could impact my life. Accordingly, I am always working to improve my skills and endurance as well as training to get bigger, faster and stronger. I am a team leader and try to lead by example while also encouraging my teammates. I am very coachable and strive to be one of the hardest working players, on and off the field, and one of the hardest working recruits you’ll find.

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*The IFL (Israel Football League)  is a club football league located in Israel. The league is in its 12th season.  There are eight teams in the league.  We play nine regular season games and one preseason game. The league maintains personal and team statistics on its website

http://www.israel-football.co.il/ifl/en/2018-19-stat-leaders/) All players are post graduates.  We do not get paid!

**The national team plays tournament games against European teams.