John Allen “Ichiro” Koyama '25 Recruiting Profile

Hello Coach,

I am a 2025 central midfielder looking for a university that will fit my academic, athletic, and personal goals.  I currently live in Germany, where my Dad is stationed with the military and my Mom teaches elementary school on the base we live.  I think the biggest influence on my life has been my upbringing as a military child. I have lived in 8 different states, will attend 3 high schools, graduate high school overseas, and have traveled to 13 different countries.  Moving around so often has instilled many positive attributes in me that help me on the pitch, in the classroom, and in life.  Mainly I have learned how to be adaptive, resilient, mentally strong, disciplined, loyal, have grit, know how to keep a positive outlook, and how to lead and be a good teammate to many different types of people.  Throughout all the moves and changes, soccer has been the one constant that has helped me cope and adapt.  As the “new kid” so many times, soccer has helped me make friends and find an identity along the way. Through soccer, I have realized that hard work and positivity will help overcome many challenges. I have also learned how to fail, but more importantly how to bounce back from failure and learn from it.  I believe that my unique upbringing and my ability to adapt, overcome, lead, display grit, and have a positive outlook can benefit those around me.  Thank you for taking the time to read about me.

Ichiro C/O 25