Iker Merino '24 Recruiting Profile

Well some goals I've always had since I was little is to make it pro. Some call me delusional for this, but it's always been my dream to play in a crowd of people chanting my name. I know the chances are slim of going pro, however I would still like to go as far as I can with Soccer, as it is a part of me I have grown up with and I feel like without it it would feel like a piece of me is missing. Now for what makes me a good candidate. I have a voice on the field, when my teammates aren't "awake," or they're lazy to get to the ball, drop back, etc, I am that voice that screams at them to wake up because we have a game to win. I am a good teammate as well, I've learned that when it comes to being a good team you need good team chemistry as well, therefore I have talked to all the players like friends do, hung out with them, just making sure the chemistry we have can be put on and off the field. Something different about me in character is that I always get the job done. No matter how long it takes me if I have a goal I want to reach wether it is academically or athletically I will reach it even if it involves staying up late, or physical pain and endurance. During this high school season I did not push myself as far as I know I could have. I have been a little lazy, however I  know I could have done better and now I know now what my mistakes  were this year and there is only room for improvement until next year and I will be a new player.  I have always pushed myself however, even if I felt like I was going to pass out from the pain. That is something about me that is unique I will get the job done.