When you first started playing soccer how old were you?

I was about six years old.

Was soccer one of those things you hated at first?

Yes because I found it useless as well as time consuming. It took up a lot of my time as a kid and I was not good at soccer when I first started out.

Can you ever recall a time in your life when soccer seemed unappealing to you?

Very few times have I been burnt out of soccer but one specific time I did not make the team I wanted to make and I ended up making the second team. I felt as though I wasn’t good enough to play soccer, but I kept playing and I made the first team the next year.

How has soccer made you a better person?

It has helped me with my leadership abilities and it helped me open up to new people I wouldn’t normally talk to.

What was your experience like on the Mill Valley High School soccer team?

I met and became friends with a lot of people – it helped me grow connections with people. I got to play a new position, center mid, which gave me a new aspect of the game.

When you get older if you have kids will you encourage them to play soccer?

Of course. I love the sport so much but if they didn’t want to then I am not going to force them, even though it is the best decision they could make.

Is being a professional soccer player an option for you?

The likelihood of being a professional soccer straight out of college is one percent. Women soccer players don’t get paid well so I aspire to become a physical therapist instead.

If you weren’t a soccer player what sport would you be playing?

Probably either softball or swimming. I am not good with upper body strength so no sports involving that.

When you first started playing did it ever cross your mind that one day you might get offers from colleges?

That is a good question, but no I didn’t even think they played soccer in college. I thought it was just a way for little kids to waste their energy.

Can you give us a little information on the I.D. camps you attended this summer?

Well I went to about six different camps over the summer and each took place at colleges with many college coaches there. Basically you get to work with each coach and after you would scrimmage. This gave me great exposure and helped a lot with my recruiting process.

What advice would you give to young athletes that are looking to get offers?

I would say to find something about your play and make it yours.