Steffen Kercher '21 Recruiting Profile

Originally I am from Germany, and moved to the US when I was 4 years old. Soccer was always a big part in my life.  Long before I was playing on club or on school teams I played soccer in my backyard with my friends and family.  When I was 5 years old I joined my first club team organized by the local YMCA.  From there I grew through several clubs to the player I am today. 

On the field I am very good communicator, willing to give it all for my team,  and follow directions of my coach even if that puts me outside my comfort zone.  The team's success is my highest reward when I'm playing  which is also why I love my defender position.  My specialties are that I am left footed, very good in set plays, delivering free kicks, and corners. I am using every free minute to work and improve on my game and ball skills whether it's in practice, during games, in my backyard, or watching soccer games on TV.

Besides soccer I am a very hard working student in school, and I am engaged in our Unified Basketball team at my High School.  I also use regularly the weight room at my high school on a voluntary basis to improve my physical fitness and strength. 

In the future I would like to play at the college level across the United States to further grow my skills, push my boundaries, and advance my team. Ideally I would like to find a college that offers Engineering or Physical Therapists programs, and allows me to follow my passion of soccer.