Jacob Bergin '21 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing soccer my entire life and it is simply what I love to do. I have pushed myself through tough times to achieve my goals and will continue to play soccer at the highest level possible. My strengths on the field are my abilities to solve problems on the fly, always knowing where my teammates and opponent are, strong work ethic and sacrifice. I take a leadership role in challenging myself and teammates to get better and focus on the values of teamwork. I never want to lose, but when I do, I learn from my mistakes and improve my play.

I have played in highly competitive tournaments across the country and overseas. I have been to Spain twice to play in the Mediterranean International Cup (MIC). The first year I played as a guest player for Manhattan Kickers. The second time, I went as a player on the Id2 National team. I was the only player from Ohio on the roster and one of only three players to earn the honor of wearing the Captain’s arm band in a game. I have attended Louisville and CSU college showcase camps. Also I have been part of ODP, made the regional pool players for the 02s as an 03 and the next year made the regional team for my age group. As a member of the regional team, I traveled to Arizona and played in the Interregional Tournament. I have also wrestled for some years. Wrestling has helped my soccer game significantly with mental preparation, physical conditioning and competitive strategy.

With soccer so important in my life, school is a higher priority. I am blessed with a math/science brain (thank you mom and dad) with ambitions to go into a career with these skills.  Candidly, I am just as excited to be in the classroom to show my abilities as I will be to demonstrate my skills on the pitch. I am passionate about my education and look forward to opening my career and life through my degree.

Lastly, I was able to volunteer and help refugees out that were new to the community.  I was able to use our common language of soccer to break the ice , welcome them and decrease their anxiety as they assimilated into their new environment.  I look forward to continuing to use my passion for soccer to bridge the gap between cultures.