Kaitlin Hossley '20 Recruiting Profile

My name is Kaitlin Hossley, ever since I was four years old, soccer has been part of my life. Playing at the collegiate level is my dream. I am hopeful that my work ethic, determination and commitment to succeeding will help me attain my dream.

My high school soccer history is simple as I’m just a freshman, however, in early 2016, I began playing for two club teams - FC Dallas Elite East Texas ('00/'01) and FC Dallas ETx ('01). These two teams are coached by Corey Rose, the Women’s Soccer Coach of Tyler Junior College, and Jeremy Bernard with FC Dallas.  On both of these teams, my coaches play me in all positions (forward, midfield and defender), although I am passionate about and enjoy playing center midfield. 

Last summer in 2016, I tried out for the FC Dallas Elite '00 Team, which is comprised of older high school girls from all over East Texas.  I was the youngest player to make the team and become a starter. I started at either midfield or forward, but I found myself playing all around. 

As of December 2016, I began playing for All Saints Episcopal School's Varsity Team in Tyler, Texas. As a freshman, I won the starting center midfield position and have now become the leader of the team.   At the end of my season, I was the only Freshman to be awarded 1st Team All District.  Over the next three seasons, I hope to help our small school win a State Title. 

My favorite position is center midfield, but I can play forward and defender as well. According to my coaches, my strengths include heading the ball with placement, quick reaction time to a play, ability to see the field, speed to the ball, and ability to place the ball in passing and free kicks.

Along with soccer, I also have strong work ethic in school.  Even though All Saints is a demanding and difficult college preparatory school, I am maintaining a 3.9 grade point average. As a freshman, I am enrolled in honors courses and will begin taking AP courses my sophomore and junior years.  Not only do I play soccer for All Saints, but I also play volleyball in the fall and run track in spring.  Over the next couple of years at All Saints, I plan to continuing running track to help further develop my speed and stamina.