Reese Dorsey '19 Recruiting Profile

For as long as I can remember, soccer has been my greatest passion. At the age of 4 years old, I discovered my love for soccer. Through the sport of soccer, I have learned how to work as a team and how to communicate well with others. In addition to enhancing my people skills and my ability to work well with others, soccer has brought out a sense of leadership to my personality that has also helped me to excel in my school environment. My competitiveness in soccer and school go hand in hand. The more I practice, the better I become in games and the more I study and do homework, the better I do on tests or exams.

My high school does not have a soccer team, so when the club season comes around, I am always looking for a team that would best help me to become an even better soccer player. Numerous times I have switched clubs, or played with girls older than me. At first, I hated doing this and wished I could stay with the same team all through my club soccer career. However, this has benefited me by experiencing different coaching styles, playing with different players and personalities, making me more confident, and teaching me to deal with adverse situations, which I believe will translate to my game as a collegiate athlete.

Competing in soccer has taught me more than the rules of play; it has provided me with tools that translate into other aspects of my life. Soccer requires quick thinking, fast action, and the ability to work as a part of a team, and these skills have helped me not only stay focused on the pitch, but also be productive in my personal, school and athletic life.