Describe your college experience at Potomac State College
College has been a great experience especially at Potomac State College. I have enjoyed the American culture at the school mainly, getting to know different people from all around America and experiencing some of the opportunities that college has to offer. I like the people at Potomac and some I have built good relations with that I am sure I will have for the rest of my life.
Describe how your soccer season has gone overall
Soccer has been a dream come true. In my two years I have achieved a lot individually with awards. We lost in the regional championship game in my first year having an impressive record of 15-3-1 missing out on the Nationals tournament. I ended that season with 27 goals (3rd in the nation). My second was not as impressive as we finished in the early stages of play offs having an 11-7-0 record. I also ended that season with 27 goals (3rd in the nation). I also suffered an ankle injury which put me out for a few games. At Potomac State, I finished my career with 54 goals and 9 assists.
Describe how it feels to be the lead scorer of the team
The feeling is definitely rewarding. I love my position as a striker in the sport and I love to score as many goals as I can for the team. It definitely is a great feeling that I know I am helping the team in some way.
Describe your relationship with Coach Kiddy
Ray Kiddy is a person I respect highly. He is a great coach and mentor and one I definitely have learnt a lot from in my two years at Potomac State College. Ray has helped me not just with soccer, but also with my future and career path through soccer.
Describe how it feels to be named to the All Region XX All Start First Team
The feeling as an All Regional First Team Player is an amazing feeling especially to be in it two years in a row.
I found out through Coach Kiddy after the season ended.
Describe how it feels to be named to the NJCAA 1st Team All-American
Being named an All American First Team Player is probably the greatest accomplishment I have had in soccer. It is an honour to receive such an award and it means a lot when I know hard work pays off in the future. I found out through Ray Kiddy a month after the season ended.
What’re your plans after the soccer season? (Describe from a school aspect and home aspect)
I am ready for the spring semester. I have classes ready and organised and I have some spring games to play at Potomac State. I also will be attending a few trials at top division colleges who have invited me to visit and show what I can do.
I am not going back home during the Christmas break. I have decided to stay and experience a white Christmas in the states which will be great experience. My next visit to Australia will be during the summer break where I will have 4 months off with family and friends.
Do you plan on transferring to another institution after this year?
The plan is to transfer to a bigger college, preferably a division 1 NCAA college. I have had a few contacts with Division 1 colleges, but I have no certain plans as to where I am going yet. Leaving Potomac State will be a sad time given the amazing two years I have had with the college but I know there is a greater college somewhere that I will have just as much or even more success with.
Describe how your NSR experience has been
NSR has been great in helping me with my career as a soccer player and a college student. If it wasn’t for NSR I would not have the accomplishments or opportunities that I have right now and life would certainly be a lot different. They have definitely helped me a lot and I hope to continue my journey with them till the end of college.
What sort of advice would you give to other NSR athletes that will be heading to the US for the fall 2015 soccer season?
My advice to any NSR athletes coming to America in the fall of 2015 would be to make the most of your opportunities. You only have one chance at something like this and it is important to make every minute of it count whether it is in the classroom or on the soccer field. Also working hard is definitely key advice because from my experience, working hard definitely pays off.