Tanner Collins '21 Recruiting Profile

I started playing soccer when I was four years old at our local YMCA.  It was at a YMCA event that a Rangers Academy coach saw me play.  He spoke to my Mom about me joining their program.  I started playing for the Rangers my U14 fall season.  I joined my high school team as a freshman and continue to play for the Rangers in the Spring.  When I was a sophomore, I became a varsity starter.  It was a rough season, as we had lost all the starters from the previous season.  I really learned a lot about myself that season.  I learned to never give up, I needed to step up and be a leader, and there is always something I can do to make myself better for my team.   I am always overlooked by coaches, teammates, and opponents because I am short.  I have to show them what I can do on the field, which is fine with me.  I love soccer.  I believe my character, work ethic, and leadership skills can help any team.