“Hmm, a childhood lesson that I keep with me to this day. I think it has to be perseverance, just because in general, when I was younger, I started soccer super late. My dad told me that if you want to someday get good, you will have to persevere through being the worst on your team and all the challenges that come with it, and just grind your way through that process. So, I think perseverance has helped me throughout my journey here.
“A moment that was big for me this year, definitely like winning the first games early this year. I think those games early in the season helped me and the group get together and have positive vibes from the start, and not have a slow start like we did last year, when we struggled with chemistry off the bat. So yeah, winning early really helped us a lot with the group’s cohesion and everything.
“My favorite place in the world is Northwood’s Indoor Turf because everything about it is so good. It helped build my character; all the 6 am training sessions, all the extra hours I’ve put in have definitely molded me as a person. It’s probably the place where I have spent most of my time here. So, the indoor turf is my favorite place in the world.
“In ten years? In ten years, I see myself as someone who’s achieved more than just being an athlete. I’m not sure what field I’ll go into or what my life will look like, but I want to be known as more than just an athlete and to diversify my portfolio.
“I think the memories I’ll take away from Northwood are definitely just the simple stuff, playing cards late with Marvyn and all the guys just chilling at the hotel, and the bus rides where you are just with the guys and enjoying your time there.”
As told to Noah Moodey ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
