Gabriel De Oliveira '17 Recruiting Profile

     My aspiration in life revolves around  sports and wellness.  Academically,  my interest lies in Sports Medicine/ Physical Therapy/ Professional Training.  With this career I will be able to incorporate my athletic training and background  to  help others in the healing process from physical injury,  recovering  from orthopedic surgery, and helping professional players reach their full potential. Athletically, I want to continue developing my soccer skills at the college level, with sights on reaching national and international levels. I have always been a team player. I enjoy guiding and helping younger players. In school, and on the field, you need a person who is serious, composed, dedicated and always willing to make every sacrifice necessary to achieve an end point. I know that I am that person. What makes me stand out from other players is the understanding that my team is composed of eleven players and not just myself, and I play accordingly. I make sure I get the ball either to the right person at the right time or take the shot myself. I'm adaptable and willing to play any position I'm given the opportunity to play. I have gotten this far in my soccer career with persistence and hard work. I have recently found the path academically which I've chosen to pursue. Like everything else I have truly set my mind to, I know with hard work and dedication I can achieve it!