Bode Wood '24 Recruiting Profile

Yes, my dad has been my coach for 15 years. I have a high level of respect for him and his knowledge of the sport. He has built a soccer community in our small little town and worked very hard to grow not only the players' skills but the schools, parents, and families' commitment as well. 

You might see the same last name and your assumption is correct, he has been a big part of my soccer development starting with recreational soccer at the age of three and then when he coached my sister's team.  It has been an exciting journey for me, meeting new athletes that I've been privileged to grow up with and other coaches for the club teams I've played for.  What I've learned about the sport and about me along the way is that there's a wide variety of talent throughout the sport. I love the game. I watch it, practice it, play it, and coach it as well.  I've even spent some time refereeing club teams at tournaments.  My favorite thing about the sport is how anyone can shape the game, and it’s so unpredictable it's not boring, which makes me the player I am.  My coach (Cheyenne) often says I have a high soccer IQ.  He (and my other coaches) have talked to me about this before.  “What is he thinking out there”, as I am contemplating the next three moves from my teammates and opponents and how can I make my next move.  

I am in my senior year and thinking ahead to my academic and soccer future.  I would be lying if I wasn't terrified of playing soccer in college, but I'd be a bigger liar if I didn't admit that I am more terrified of never playing again. I've been a 3 sport varsity athlete for my entire high school career.  I’ve competed in high school and club soccer as well as high school and club alpine ski racing.  I was selected as one of 12 athletes to represent the state in the Alpine Eastern Championships for 2 years.  So, here I am. I am a midfield attacker and I control the field. I have a lot to offer you and the team and I am ready to play at the next level.