Jacqueline (Jackie) Blakeley '20 Recruiting Profile

Who am I? Fun. Humorous. Silly. Passionate. Loving. Determined. Family and friendship-oriented. 

My goal is to play for a college where my teammates are serious about what they do on the field, but can also have fun while doing it; a family atmosphere where we support one another on and off the field.   

I've always been an athletic kid, but it wasn't until my older brother, Lucas, started getting involved in competitive soccer when I was 9 that I found my calling. While I still played on my school's basketball and swim teams through middle school, ever since that time, competitive soccer has been my passion. Through soccer, I have learned how to persevere and become resilient. I was told by some coaches at the beginning of my soccer career that I would never be a good enough player to play on an elite team. I challenged that by putting in the work on my own time and have grown into the successful player that I am today. Soccer has also enhanced my leadership abilities which have served me well in school and which have given me the drive to be the best that I can be on and off the field. I work hard, and if I fail, I work harder the next time. While I don't enjoy failure, I do recognize that it helps me grow as a person and I learn something from each failure I might encounter.