Player Profile: Mike Jacques

HOMETOWN: Tolland, CT

HIGH SCHOOL: Tolland High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was outgoing, nice, and a lot of fun

HEARD ABOUT BA: My coach from high school told me about it

GOALS AT BA: I want to have a GPA above 3.0, get into a good school to play soccer, and improve my study habits

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: It’s more structured and I have more free time due to the difference in scheduling

BEST THING ABOUT BA: Soccer

WORST THING ABOUT BA: Not being able to leave during the week

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Soccer, Rugby, Snowboarding

OUTSIDE OF BA: Snowboard, hang out with friends

ROLE MODEL: My mom

FAVORITE BOOK: Of Mice and Men- John Steinbeck

FAVORITE MOVIES: Green Street Hooligans

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: New York Giants

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Pele

FAVORITE MUSIC: Country

FAVORITE MEAL: Steak

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I took tap dance classes when I was younger

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Come here with an open mind

Player Profile: James Dever

HOMETOWN: Mansfield, MA

HIGH SCHOOL: Mansfield High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was lazy, athletic, and social

HEARD ABOUT BA: The soccer coach recruited me

GOALS AT BA: I want to bring up my GPA, perfect my study habits, and prepare for college

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: The class sizes are smaller, the teachers are more engaged, and there are fewer distractions

BEST THING ABOUT BA: How approachable the teachers are

WORST THING ABOUT BA: There are no girls

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Soccer, Skiing, Rugby, Dorm Wars, Lifting

OUTSIDE OF BA: I go to the beach, I ski, I skimboard, and I work

ROLE MODEL: Wayne Rooney

FAVORITE BOOK: Of Mice and Men- John Steinbeck

FAVORITE MOVIES: Pineapple Express, Blow, Green Street Hooligans

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: The Red Sox

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Wayne Rooney

FAVORITE MUSIC: Dispatch

FAVORITE MEAL: Grilled Cheese

FAVORITE QUOTE: “To be the best you have to beat the best.”

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I played the violin for six years

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Come in with a good attitude and you will succeed

Player Profile: Evan Thomas

HOMETOWN: Reading, PA

HIGH SCHOOL: Governor Mifflin High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was athletic and I was into music and played the drums

HEARD ABOUT BA: I researched schools on the internet

GOALS AT BA: Improve my GPA and SAT scores, get more looks for soccer, and establish consistency

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: The teachers are easy to talk to; everyone here is shooting for the same thing so you motivate each other

BEST THING ABOUT BA: The athletic support

WORST THING ABOUT BA: It’s all guys

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Soccer, dorm wars, school tour guide, skiing

OUTSIDE OF BA: I play the drums, I play volleyball, and I like to hike

ROLE MODEL: My grandmother

FAVORITE BOOK: The Pianist-Wladyslaw Szpilman

FAVORITE MOVIES: True Romance, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Philadelphia 76ers

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Landon Donovan

FAVORITE MUSIC: Alternative Rock, Rap, Hip Hop

FAVORITE MEAL: Lobster

FAVORITE QUOTE: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I’ve hiked a few of the Colorado 14ers

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: You need to come ready to work and you need to know what you are getting yourself into. It will be hard, but you can improve yourself.

Player Profile: Crispin Munyanya

HOMETOWN: Manchester, NH

HIGH SCHOOL: Manchester Memorial High School

IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was hardworking and got along with everyone

HEARD ABOUT BA: I was contacted by the coach and heard great things from a few past players

GOALS AT BA: I want to raise my SAT scores and my GPA

BA IS DIFFERENT THAN HIGH SCHOOL: I never had a dress code or study hall in high school. That and the teachers actually care about you here.

BEST THING ABOUT BA: You have independence

WORST THING ABOUT BA: The food

ACTIVITIES AT BA: Soccer, dorm wars, Deans Council

OUTSIDE OF BA: I help out with City Year and volunteer for the Bring It Program. I also play the double bass, violin, and cello in an orchestra.

ROLE MODEL: My older brother

FAVORITE BOOK: To Kill A Mockingbird

FAVORITE MOVIES: Goal! The Dream Begins, Friday After Next

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Chelsea FC

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Eljero Elia

FAVORITE MUSIC: Hip Hop, Rap, Techno, and Jazz

FAVORITE MEAL: Lasagna

MY FRIENDS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I speak four languages (French, Lingala, English, and Swahili)

BA PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW: Waste no time, take advantage