Both soccer and academics have been my main focus for years. To succeed in both is my ultimate goal. I understand that this will require a lot of hard work. It is and always has been something that I am willing to commit to and work for. This is generally the age where you see many players give up the game for numerous reasons. In watching other decide to go a different way, I've come to realize just how much I love playing. Additionally, a major injury opened my eyes to the fact that every minute I play is a gift. Never again will I play a game and not understand just how valuable it is.