You played your final year of collegiate soccer at Lindsey Wilson last fall (2007), so what have you been doing since the Bucks season ended in July?
First I went to train with the Cleveland Stars USL-2 team (now USL-1) for a couple of days right after our season ended. Basically I’ve been training on my own for the most part, developing my strength physically by lifting weights and running and staying in shape. Spending some time with my family and friends that I don’t get to see much very much during the summer league with me being in Michigan. As far as school goes, with soccer not taking anymore of my time out of the day I was able to concentrate more on my studies and education was the only major part that I had to balance. I graduated December 13 and then headed to Charleston for the USL Combine the next day.
How did the combine go? Did you see your Bucks teammates there?
The combine was very challenging, well organized and fun. I had the opportunity to play with my former Bucks teammates Jake Stacy, Steve Clark, and Ian Daniel. We won 2 games and lost one. Personally I had a slow start with the struggle of fitness and not having played competitive soccer in a while, but I did great. I feel I could have done better but I was glad with the interest that I drew out of the combine really.
What is the outlook for your future? Where do you hope to be on February 1, 2009?
Well I’m planning to become a professional football player. Really at this point in time it doesn’t matter where I begin my pro career but I would love to play in Europe and in South Africa sometime in the future. But right now in God’s willing hopefully I’ll sign with a pro team here in the United States whether is MLS, USL D1 or D2 then work my way up to become the best that I can be.
Favorites
Player - Robinho, because he has been a major influence on my playing style since I’ve entered my mature stage of football. He always play with passion, commitment, and more important joy and happiness.
League - Spanish La Liga. They play the most entertaining football in the world and the style of football I grew up playing.
Club - Real Madrid. They’re simply the best and most successful football club in the world.
Food - “Pap and Chicken” is a traditional South African dish. Pap is made out of Maize Meal Powder and well chicken is chicken.
Quote - "If at first you don’t succeed, its because of me.”
Bucks Game - Michigan Bucks vs Laredo Heat in the 2006 PDL Championship. Scoring the winning goal that helped the Bucks bring home the title to Michigan was special.
Bucks Goal - Michigan Bucks vs. Chicago Fire at the 2007 Canton Cup. I shot from 35 yards to the top corner in a 4-0 win.
This or That
Video Game (FIFA or Pro Evolution): Pro Evolution
Best in the World (Ronaldo, Kaka, or Messi): Messi
Best of All Time (Pele or Maradona): Maradona
Place to Live (South Africa, Kentucky, or Michigan): South Africa of course!
Thanks T!
