Personal Statement
I have been playing soccer since the age of three and I love it! Its my passion and couldn't imagine life without it! I was originally scouted at the age of 6, I was at many different clubs trialling, such as Chelsea, Southampton, QPR and Reading. When I was 9, Reading Football Club, offered me a place in their Academy, I stayed in the academy for 7 years, playing against top teams such as Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. I've been playing soccer in a competitive environment from a young age, every season you had to fight for your position, as Reading were constantly looking for new talent. Reading FC were registered as a Category 1 ( Highest level) Academy in the English FA - Elite Player Performance Program (EPPP).
In addition to playing regular matches against the top players for my age group, I have participated in many major tournaments for Reading FC, including, captaining the Reading team for the International Football tournament held in Nantes France, where we were runners up. Playing in the home of the English FA at St Georges (England's first team training camp) tournament, was another career highlight, where I played against a number of high profile international and UK teams. Reading made it to the semi-finals against Juventus, but then got knocked out. Reading FC was the highest English club in that tournament. We played against international teams such as Borussia Dortmund and Spartak Moscow.
At the age of 13 Reading offered me the opportunity, to do a pre-scholarship at Forest School. I would be training for 3 hours a day at least and studying to get the right grades for my GCSE's. I made the decision to move schools and pursue my career. We also used to do gym everyday to improve core strength and leg power, it was a great experience but, unfortunately after 8 years at the club they didn't offer me a scholarship.
Playing at this standard has improved me as a player, I use to have to deal with players who were quicker and stronger then me, this made me utilize my soccer intelligence and help me to developed an understanding of the game. My key strengths include my ability to read the game and win 1v1 battles against opponents who were stronger than me. I have excellent football intelligence. My intelligence, technical ability and direct passing skills make me a good all round player.
Versatile and adaptable, I can play in many different positions including Left Back, Left Mid, Centre Defensive Midfield and Centre Back and am comfortable in all of them, although Centre Back and Left Back are my strongest position. Although I am naturally left footed, I have the ability to play with both feet.
I lead players around me and have very good social skills. I aim for constant improvement and listen very carefully to feedback from Coaches and peers, my aim is to maximise my strengths and work on and improve on my weaknesses.
EDUCATION
I put my absolute all in everything I do, on and off the pitch, this because I want to be successful in anything and everything I do!
I believe that the USA experience, will enable me to gain a new prospective and my dream would be to obtain a scholarship that would enable me to get a high level degree in Business, while playing soccer at the top level.
For me this will be a life changing experience and if you provide me with the opportunity, I will strive to over perform both academically, as well as excelling on and off the Soccer pitch. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my future career with you.
