Sophia Mattern '19 Recruiting Profile

    I have dreamed of playing on a college soccer team the second  I first touched a soccer ball. The difference between me and other scholar athletes is that I am willing to make that dream become a reality thorough hard work, I will do whatever it takes. Soccer to me is not only a sport that I play, but the life I choose to live. I am able to strongly play any position except for keeper although I prefer right  attack. I play a sport every season in high school to keep in shape and become stronger for soccer. I played on the eight grade soccer team. It was tortuous as the game was excruciatingly slow. Based on this experience, I made the decision to play volleyball with my high school during the fall season instead  of soccer as I felt that school ball was bringing down my skill level. By playing volleyball, basketball and running in track throughout my  highs school career, I will continue to become stronger and more fit. In addition to these sports, I manage to keep up a 99.3333 (4.0) GPA. I am currently taking the highest courses available for my grade (9th). when I graduate, I either want to compete on the Woman's National Soccer Team or become an athletic surgeon and help athletes recover from injuries.

    In addition to being a scholar athlete, I find free time for various community service activities to give back to the community. I do alter serving at church but I chose to do it a the 8:00 mass as they did not have enough people. whenever I can, I try to make the world a better place even if its just picking up a piece of garbage off of the street.