Katelyn Berns '23 Recruiting Profile

    Every team I've been on I never had the easiest time. I never had the strong team or the game winning team, after every game I was beaten up from having shot after shot come at me. This influenced me in a big way because I never had it easy, but I always wanted to give 100% no matter what.  Experiencing games like this also impacted my confidence, emotions, and the way I see the game in general and without all those difficult games, getting beaten up and scored on, I wouldn't be the goalie I am today.  I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old and always gravitated towards being a Goalkeeper. My parents are my biggest influencers, they push me to be the best me possible but also know how to comfort me when I need it most. They drive me and take me everywhere and spend most of their days at soccer with me. Through playing soccer I have learned so much, I've learned not only how to be a leader, but to support my teammates, encourage them, and how to work together as a team and family. Playing soccer has not only taught me outstanding characteristics of life but also what it's like to be surrounded with such amazing people and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I spend my free time playing and always trying to be the best possible, I work hard and want to be able to play at the highest level possible and I'll work till I get there. I've always known soccer was my true passion in life and I want to make sure I can do everything I can to achieve my goals.