Dermot Hughes '14 Recruiting Profile

A goal is a dream written down. My goal is to play for L.A. Galaxy. I know to accomplish this it is going to take dedication, commitment, and excellence. Not only on the soccer pitch but also in the classroom and everyday life. It is for this reason I made a code for how to live my life. This code is comprised of five words. Passion, Honor, Courage, Excellence, and Respect. Every decision that I am faced with in life I think about those five words and ask myself if my choices reflect what I believe in and holds true to my code. Because of this, my choices push me closer and closer to accomplishing my goal. Another more personal goal I have for myself is to establish what type of player I am when I play. I am a fighter, when I give the ball away I am the first one to apply pressure and win it back. Another personal goal is to out work every player on the pitch. I do not care if you are bigger, faster, or stronger I will shut you down and I will play around you because I will out work you. I put my heart and soul into every game and every practice, and urge my teammates to do the same.