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 five years old when I started playing and my parents encouraged me to play. My coach with the River Forest Rapids, Martin Duffy, pushed me to play goalkeeper. I played for Martin from ages 10 to 14 and he introduced me to ODP and higher level clubs.

What's been the single best moment of your soccer career thus far, at any level of competition?
Taking third place at the USYS National Championships and feeling no regret or anger for losing.

What are your long-term goals in the sport?
Play professionally for a championship club, if that can happen.

What has been the most valuable aspect of being trained by the Academy coaches?
I get a lot more keeper training than at any other club.

What has training with the Academy taught you about yourself as a player and where do you need improvement?
I am not as good a shot blocker as I think I am and I need to be more of a leader on and off the field.

What is the most difficult part of training with the Academy?
Giving up a goal or losing in a game.

Does the training differ from past training you've had, and in what way?
Yes, it is much more structured and more focused on team improvement rather than individual improvement, however it still involves individual improvement, as well.

Which of your Academy teammates impresses you the most and why?
Peter and Henrik because although they may not be the most naturally gifted and may not have great athleticism, they both work extremely hard and they both have a confidence about them that isn't cocky.

Which of the other U-16 or U-18 Academy players impresses you and why?
Charlie Lyon worked hard to get as big as he is and as technically sound as he is. He also is all business on the field.
Harry Shipp takes advantage of his height rather than letting it take advantage of him.
And Billy McGuinness always gets the best out of his back line and he is a true leader.