Sofia “Violet” Velasquez '23 Recruiting Profile

I am an attacking outside back/wing back/outside mid from the Class of 2023.  I currently play for Albion SC GA in Las Vegas, Nevada.  I am looking for a program that my style of play will fit into and where I can benefit from a strong biology or pre medical degree program.  I aspire to be a neurologist so strong academics are a must.  I have applied to take classes through College of Southern Nevada High School for my junior year so that I can be better prepared for the challenges of college life from the safety of my own home.  I feel that this will help me avoid some of the shock that comes with moving away from home for the first time and will help me to transition seamlessly with little disruption in the classroom or on the field. 

As a player, I have found myself in the role of utility player for most of my competitive career. I started as a forward, transitioned to outside mid, then found myself for the first time playing outside back after losing a teammate to a broken arm.  I have played as a center mid as well as a center defender but my preference is playing wide so that I can use my speed to get into the attack. I enjoy playing on teams that keep the work level high at all times and that encourage each other to great play rather than finger pointing and blame games. I think I could be a valuable asset to most teams because I believe in team over me.