Ian Hartford '17 Recruiting Profile

I just want to play soccer!

I love the sport so much – I always have! My dream is to have a career that involves soccer, by playing competitively for as long as I can, and studying kinesiology or sports medicine.  Since picking up the position of goalkeeper almost 5 years ago I made the decision that I was going to start to follow my dream of becoming a professional player.  I realized that in order to be an elite athlete I have to be committed, dedicated and very determined.   In addition to my club training,  I train with Ian Feuer, former Premier League goalkeeper, MLS goalkeeper and former LA Galaxy goalkeeping coach, as well as Ruben Messina, LA Galaxy Academy goalkeeping coach.  I need to keep learning and to always try to improve my level of skill.  This meant that I had to change clubs to keep progressing to a higher level of competition. I want to be the most competitive goalkeeper that I can be.  My personality really helps because I am very focused, disciplined, and calm under pressure.  Being a goalkeeper really requires that of me, and has helped me in other areas of my life.  I really enjoy being part of a team and understand that it is not just about me as an individual, but about all of us on the team. Every time I step on the field, I make sure that my teammates and my coaches appreciate the effort I put in. Really,  at the end of the day, I know that my behavior, attitude, and work ethic reflect my team, my school, and myself.