Dylan Ellis '18 Recruiting Profile

My dream since I first started playing soccer was to make it a part of my life forever, at first I wanted to be around the competitive players. To learn all I could from them, to get as much soccer into my life as possible. Playing recreational soccer for a team that my dad coached made me more responsible for the overall outcome and accomplishments of our team. We played for our city's championship my last season playing recreational, it was our first time in the all city tournament so we didn't win, but the experience proved to me that this is what I wanted. The next season I joined my clubs academy program, played both years as a starter and then made the clubs top competitive team in my age group. Since then I have always challenged myself every step to get better, learn more, and accomplish my dream. I have played for the states ODP team, I have played on the #1 ranked competitive team in my state, I am the starting Center Defensive Midfielder for Moore H.S. a 6A H.S. The next goal that I have is to play collegiate soccer for a program that I will continue to learn and grow with. My ultimate goal is to one day become a soccer coach either at the college or high school level, when I am no longer able to play. I want to teach kids to love the game the same way that I was taught, so for now I help coach recreational league teams with my dad.  When I start my college career, my initial goal is to make a noticeable difference in the team, obviously for the better. Doing the right things both on and off the field. Academically my grades and studies are just as important as being out there on the field, so I will make the commitment in the class room also.