How old were you when you first started playing, who taught you to play and who most influenced your development as a young player?
I was four or five when I started and I taught myself how to play some through watching games on TV and from my rec coach, Doug Hildebrandt.
When I was nine, I went and played for the Deerfield Pegasus under Tom Wetterman. Finally I played from the time that I was 11 until last season for the Chicago Wind/Magic under Sole and other coaches.

What's been the single best moment of your soccer career thus far, at any level of competition?
My whole trip with the regional team to Spain, playing against Barcelonia, Espanol and other clubs.

What are your long-term goals in the sport?
Use it to help get me into college and hopefully to become a professional.

What has been the most valuable aspect of being trained by the Academy coaches?
Learning to try to push myself in every training to be at my best.

What has training with the Academy taught you about yourself as a player and where do you need improvement?
I have enjoyed the challenges but need work defensively.

What is the most difficult part of training with the Academy?
Just the frequency of training and constantly being tired as a result of living in Wisconsin and getting home late each night.

Does the training differ from past training you've had, and in what way?
Yes, it's more intense about trying to demand perfection. There's lots more drills that I haven't done before instead of just possession-oriented drills.

Which of your Academy teammates impresses you the most and why?
Victor because he always has great touch on the ball and usually sees the game extremely well.

Which of the other U-16 or U-18 Academy players impresses you and why?
On the U-18's, Harry Shipp has great touch and vision and is an amazing player and Connor Holloway allows the other central midfielders to play their games through ball-winning and great passing decisions.
Billy McGuinness is always in the right position, is an amazing leader and a great tackler and is one of the best center backs in the country. And Art Garza has really good touch and he's always mentally where he needs to be.