Ella-Grace Gilbert '21 Recruiting Profile

Soccer has been my passion ever since I was 7 years old. Since that time, I have wanted to play at the university and professionally level. I was originally known on the soccer field for my speed but over the years I have developed into a powerful tactical player. 

I work every single day as hard as I can to be the best player I can be. 

Both my parents were high-performance athletes and I aspire to follow in their footsteps. This fuels my drive to succeed in the sport I love. 

My university dream is to play in the NCAA (D1). I want to be apart of a team that is disciplined, focused, and hungry for success.

I am a strong player as well as a soft-spoken leader who believes that actions speak louder than words. What makes me different from other players is my tenacity and perseverance. I try to work harder than anyone on and off the field.

I am a team-oriented person who is willing and determined to do what it takes to help my team succeed. The higher the stakes the better for me, I handle and cope with pressure situations very well.

I am not simply a soccer player, I try to be a student of the game by studying film to learn and expand on my own game. I examine players that are similar to me in height, speed, and skill. 

They inspire me to constantly pursue excellence. As a player, I am the strongest and fastest person on my team with a great deal of versatility on the field. While my position is Striker, I have played Winger, Center back, and Full back. 

In the soccer classroom as on the field, I have developed the ability to see the play before it happens. Studying soccer and working daily to develop foresight for the game is a necessity to fully understand the game. 

Academically, I am excelling in languages and sciences. I am still assessing university programs. I aspire to attend a university not only for its athletic program but for its academic strength. While soccer is my passion and I have a lofty goal to play at the highest level, I understand I can’t play forever, so I attack my academics with the same drive and determination as I do the sport of soccer.