Declan Collins '26 Recruiting Profile

Dear Coaches, 

DEDICATED, DISCIPLINED AND RELIABLE: I love training and playing. I am goal-oriented, work hard on and off the field, always looking to improve, love feedback from coaches and teammates, a positive teammate, and am obsessed with Soccer. Recorded an 18.8 Yo-yo score at tryouts (Summer 2024). 

VERSATILITY: I am a switch player (I am a natural righty who plays Left Winger). Last measured, 33% of my touches and releases and shots are with my left foot. I am trying to improve that closer to 50/50. 

Even though I primarily play left winger these days, I have also played a lot at right wing, midfield (right and left wing, attacking and holding), and even striker throughout my years of playing soccer. I think coaches like having versatile players that can play well at different positions.

CURRENT ON-FIELD GROWTH GOAL: I am always looking to grow in the area of capitalizing on and creating more chances in the final third, such as making more opportunities for my teammates and myself. I am watching a lot more game film than previous years and trying to apply it in training. 

GRADUATION GOAL: I know I have a long way to go to be the best player possible. I am hoping one day to get to play college soccer.

RECENT SUCCESSES:

• Varsity Starter (as a Junior) at Brookfield Central HS - Primarily Left Winger (#11 and #7) as of Fall 2024
• Wisconsin President's Cup State Champion (Club) 
• League Champion - Undefeated 2024 (Club)
• Made Varsity (as a Sophomore) at Brookfield Central HS - Winger (left and right) as of Fall 2023
• My Club/Travel team is Elmbrook United (Brookfield, WI) - Winger and Holding/Attacking Midfield (8 years)
• Played on the Wisconsin U15 State ODP Team for 2023 (2008 Older)

ACADEMICS: While Soccer is my favorite thing to do, I am also focused on my grades. My favorite subjects are Science and Math. I'd like to be an engineer or a personal trainer some day.

OTHER GOALS: Besides wanting to play college soccer, one of my dreams is to be able to attend an international Soccer Academy for one of my high school years. Training and studying in Spain or Poland or Ireland or Italy would be awesome.

Thank you for your consideration, 

Declan Collins (2026)