Victoria Barella '25 Recruiting Profile

My name is Victoria Barella and I am a senior at Calvary Christian High school in Old Bridge, New Jersey. My primary position is center midfield, while also having skills in every position. I started playing center midfield my freshman year for my high school team because of my knowledge of the game, and view of the field. On my high school team I am known as the “play-maker”, then my junior year I became the leading goal scorer for Calvary. Before and during high school, I played as a striker, as well as an outside midfielder for my club team in Old Bridge. Senior year, I started at center back, allowing me to set a strong line of defense for my team. My speed contributes to my way of playing. I am a very adjustable and coachable player who does what is needed when asked, of course with maximum effort. Besides being a leader on the field, I am also viewed as a leader off the field. I always am looking to encourage others. My attitude and love for others contributes to my way of playing the game of soccer. Throughout the years, I have definitely learned how to become a better player when the ball is at my feet, and when it is not. During those times, I learned to position myself where I should be, and learned to be a team player, cheering on my teammates in a positive way, whether they made the game winning goal, or a mistake. Mindset is a big part of sports, and I feel that the road to becoming the person I am today has helped me realize that. The passion and love I have for this sport is like no other, and i would be extremely grateful to have the opportunity to continue going down this road.