Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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

Thursday, February 17, 2011

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

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

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.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

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