Aidan Manning '24 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing soccer since I was five years old. While I played additional sports growing up, including baseball, swimming and cross country, soccer is my passion. After seeing some of my best friends go on to play at the college level and admiring the dedication and drive required to play at that level, I know that is the path I want to pursue. I plan to give that pursuit my all in order to reach this noble goal.

I have quick feet, phenomenal passing skills, and a great touch on the ball which allows me to dribble out of the backfield before making a brilliant pass to my attacking teammates. I am also a team leader (current captain of my U19 club team) and try to set an example for the rest of my peers, both on and off the field. My relentless pursuit of perfection means that I am always asking coaches for feedback on how to improve and I’m open to any inputs that will make me a stronger student athlete. I love showing up before practice and staying late to get additional touches or practice shooting in, but I also realize the importance of leading a balanced life and believe that I can prioritize my classroom, athletic and social priorities effectively.

I am a National Honor Society member, two-time National Kiwanis academic award winner, currently taking 4 college-level classes and withhold a 3.9 GPA. I am also actively involved in Business Professional of America & Spanish clubs and the Youth Mentoring Program as well as several other volunteer opportunities in my school and community. I am open to ALL college options and want to ultimately find the college that is best fit for me, academically and athletically. My mindset is to attend a college where I can challenge myself in both the academic and athletic aspects. My number one goal that I am laser focused on is to become a successful student, athlete, and servant leader to all around me, making my parents, community and myself proud!