Savannah Whiteman '23 Recruiting Profile

Without a doubt college soccer is what I have wanted to do since I started playing. Every time i'm doing something related to soccer, whether it is working out, going on a run, practice, games, playing with friends, I always find joy in it because I know that it's making me better and getting me one step closer to that big goal. Playing soccer has showed me how hard you have to work at something to be where you want to be, it has given me motivation to not only be better but to be the best I can at everything that I do. 

Academically, I am a great student. I have always strived to make all A's and continue to reach that goal every year. I will continue to put in the same effort  in college; I have always put school first and done well in it. My parent's have always held high standards for me because they know what I'm capable of, which has led me to be a great student athlete.

I'm a very driven person in all that I do. I understand how hard you have to work for something you really want, so I take the steps necessary, especially in soccer. I'm always wanting to get better, I take anything and everything as an opportunity to get better no matter how big or small the opportunity be.

"Savannah I have known for 4-5 years. I think her number one strength is toughness. Both physical and mental toughness. She possesses a no surrender attitude and plays just as hard in the 90th minute as she did in the 1st. I would also describe her as a prototypical midfielder you would want if you were building a team. She has great vision that allows her to see the field and is able to play the ball downfield and see runs and thru ball opportunities. Defensively in the midfield she breaks up everything. She can read potential passes and intercept when needed. Also when our team loses possession, she has the immediate reaction to regain the possession of the ball as quick as possible. Technically she is also very good. She has great ball control and passing abilities. She knows when to go forward with plays, and when to be patient and go back and reset when needed. Lastly Savannah also is someone you can trust. She is reliable and someone you can count on to make good decisions. She is self confident and her teammates look for her to create a spark when one is needed!"

                                                                                                                                                                                     - Coach Ryan Patterson (SASL)

"Savannah is an all around consistent and reliable midfielder. She has the ability to connect passes with ease. Her vision on the pitch and ability to change the direction of play to avoid the opposition is well above her peers. She is very comfortable with the ball on both her left and right foot which makes her dangerous in the attack. Her ability to recover in transition defensively defines her heart and passion as a competitor. Savannah has a great work ethic on and off the pitch and would be a great addition to any collegiate pathway she decides."

                                                                                                                                                                                     - Coach Tim Blodgett (SASL)