Benjamin Cawood '18 Recruiting Profile

Recruited and committed to attend Babson College in Fall 2018.

I'm a 6'3", 175 pound, rising senior graduating in 2018, specializing in center back or defensive midfield but able to play as left or right back.

I currently play for Marin FC, plus guest playing for Sereno FC and FC Florida Preparatory Academy at major showcases and competitions. I was the captain of the Northern California ODP '99 State team, ODP Regional team and the Norcal PDP '99 State team. I am currently a rising Senior at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa on the Varsity soccer team. I played for 10 years for Santa Rosa United before moving to Marin FC.   .

I have played soccer since I was 5, and competitive club soccer since I was 8. On and off the field, I always give my all. I have played at a highest competitive level in the United States such as Surf Cup, Nomads and Las Vegas tournaments.  In London I have attended for two years the Chelsea Foundation Academy and trained with the youth Arsenal Development team.  I regularly play in Surf Cup both summer & Surf College Thanksgiving Tournament, and have also played in the Jefferson Cup, IMG tournaments and Disney Showcases.

I am extremely fit and excel in long distance running.  To increase my soccer fitness I competed in cross country races in 2012/13, either winning or placing in top four in the races I competed in Northern California.

I am a very versatile player and can dominate in the air due to my height. My club team plays a 4-3-3 (triangle point up midfield) or a 4-4-2 (with a diamond midfield), so I am familiar with many different playing styles. Although I am highly competitive, I am dedicated to playing my best and respecting my coaches, referees, teammates, and opponents. I train hard on and off the soccer field with a variety of coaches/trainers to help my skills, strength and speed develop. I have always wanted to play college sports and that is one of my main goals right now. I would like to attend a college with a strong business program and a competitive soccer program. I would like to play at the highest level of competition possible, make a difference on the team, and gain skills.

For hobbies outside soccer, I train puppies for the charity Canine Companions for Independence, an organization providing free dogs for the disabled, veterans, autistic and hearing impaired.  Receiving a new puppy at 8 weeks I train my puppy to learn 30 different commands over the course of the next 16 months so it is ready at turn in for advanced dog training.  I am currently raising my third dog, Eiffel which started training in December 2016.