Jaiden Degenhardt '23 Recruiting Profile

I pride myself on my work ethic and my approach to every training session/match. Getting a little bit better everyday is my goal each time I step onto the pitch. I believe I would bring desired qualities and characteristics to a university and college soccer program.  My soccer club focuses on respect and coachability.  Handshakes, support, PG language, and respect for teammates and coaches are the norm on an everyday basis.  I am a little different than other keepers in how I evolved into becoming a keeper.  Goalkeeping was my love and passion from day one.  My father wanted me to first play the field for several years in order to develop footwork skills and gain experience from the field perspective so that I may build a well-rounded keeper base.  I was starting center back from ages 6-8, then transitioned to keeper, all the while maintaining my status on the first team.  I have been a starting keeper ever since and began playing USSDA at 11. I am serious about my academics, maintaining a high GPA, and have career goals related to business or science, something I am also passionate about.