Kara Griffin '23 Recruiting Profile

Hi. My name is Kara Griffin! I play center back and outside back for two soccer teams locally. One of them is a club team called Glendale FC and another one is my high school team. I attend Blair High School and I’m the captain of the soccer team. I’ve been playing soccer for 9 year, starting with AYSO. In middle school I played co-ed with a local boys’ team. When I was in 8th grade, I started an all-girls team at my middle school. I found a coach, I found all of the players by myself, because I wanted to play on a girls’ team. It took a lot of work and a lot of convincing, but it was one of the most fun soccer seasons that I have ever played. I’m very vocal on the field and my voice helps me to lead my team. I see the field very well and I’m able to play anywhere on the defense line or defensive mid. Defense is where I am most comfortable. I have started every game for my high school and played every minute. The only game I didn’t play was because I was taking care of my body because it needed a break. I learned that my body is so important and I will continue to put my body before the sport. I have an internship in sports medicine where I work on the sideline with athletes from all different sports, so I have experience taking care of my body and knowing when to get treatment. I’m a good listener and am able to use my voice on and off the field. Soccer has been such a big part of my life for such a long time and I want to play this sport for as long as I can!