Boys Soccer - Pennsylvania

“You're just as likely to see him studying in the library as doing agility and core work in the fitness center.Colten's soccer accomplishments-all-time leading scorer, area and league Player of the Year, league and state champion, Division I signee-- pale in comparison to the student, person, and leader he is. From the moment he walked onto The Hill's campus, Colten has pursued his studies with the same passion he does putting the ball in the back of the net. He has earned high honors, and several 4.0 marking periods, each year. You're just as likely to see him studying in the library as doing agility and core work in the fitness center. He volunteered to coach local Under 6 soccer teams when he learned of the coaching shortage in the area, saying simply that "somebody did this for me and it should be paid forward." At home, Colten has been best friend, coach and shining light for his younger brother Josh, a wonderfully happy young man living with Cerebral Palsy. Colten has coached Josh's Buddy Ball baseball team, helped organize various Special Olympics events, made Josh and his younger sister teammates in triathlons and made Josh an integral part of our team's family. Only Josh could wish Colten all his dreams realized, regardless of how far from home it takes him. In his church and community, Colten is known as the leader amongst his peers, a term I do not use loosely as I've known few 17-year olds like Colten in my 22 years as an educator and coach. Specifically, Colten makes all those around him better, harder working, more cohesive, happier and successful with his positive demeanor, indefatigable work ethic, moral grounding and ability to connect with people on a very personal level comfortably. The handicapped feel special and capable around Colten, as if they can do anything because Colten does it right beside them. The healthy know they can do anything because Colten does it right beside them. Countless supporting anecdotes can be summoned readily from the classroom, playing field, Special Olympics, church or just around town or campus. That's why Colte”