Parker Sterkel '26 Recruiting Profile

My Freshman year, I was invited by my then coach, Richard Opoku, to go play soccer, with 2 of my teammates, for 4 weeks in Ghana, Africa. It was an eye-opening experience that I will never forget. I was the only athlete invited back a second time. I spent the first semester of my Junior year, doing school online and playing for Foot Works Soccer Academy in Ghana. I was there for 4 months. I learned so much about my sport. I am getting ready to return in mid August to play for the academy, and will stay until the end of December. I can't wait to continue training at an intense level and grow my skills.

I recently went to my first ID Camp a couple weeks ago, and I had a lot of fun. At the end of the 3 days, the coaches chose the best 2 players for each position to form 2 teams. These team matched up in the Allstar Game, and I was chosen as one of the keepers. It was very humbling and exciting.

I am looking forward to hearing from you and learning more about your program and what it takes to be at the next level.

Thank you for your time,

Parker J. Sterkel