Zachary Kertesz '23 Recruiting Profile

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesnt work hard", was a quote by high school Coach Tim Notke.  This was a saying that I have carried throughout my life since I was 10 years old.  This is what sets me apart from the rest.  Hard work.  I wanted to play at the highest level, but only through hard work has this been achieveable and it defines who I am.  Through my academics I continue to push myself to be the best I can, and learn everything from what has been put in front of me.  My mind will always be open to new ideas.  This carries into my soccer as well.  I always want to learn from my coaches and have an eagerness to succeed.  But many good players quit when they don't get the instant results or don't succeed after a period of time.  That's not me.  I will always  be that player pushing, trying to play even through pain in the 90th minute.  Because, "hard work beats talent when talent doesnt work hard".  So, I want to be recruited to a college that wants hard workers on and off the field and pushes me to be my best.