Len Valkema

My Soccer Background

I played soccer at S.C. Heerenveen, which is a top-level academy. When I lost interest, I returned to S.C. Stiens, the village where I was born. At the age of 17, I joined the first team and gained a lot of experience playing against older and stronger players. I played there for a total of three years. After three years, I started my American adventure. I went to Northeast Community College, where I won a national championship in my freshman year. In my second year, which I am currently in, I am captain and am helping my team to win another championship. Before all this happened, I was asked to join the KNVB regional team again. Here, they bring together the best players from a region to increase their chances of joining a professional team by playing practice matches against these teams. I did this once and then stopped and continued at S.C. Stiens.

My qualities on the field. I am a very fast outside wing player with a good eye for the goal, both in terms of scoring and passing the ball. I am strong and can use my body well to stay on the ball. I also have a decent dribble that I can use to get past my direct opponent. I like to help my teammates and want them to do everything they can to improve, which also helps me improve.

My Transfer Goal

At my new school, I want to get my degree so that I don't have to do this anymore in the Netherlands. I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this. And of course, I want to do this as well as possible with good grades. I've also seen enough of the Midwest now. I would like to be on the west or east coast. I would also really like to live in a big city.

I also want the best for my new team. I am very competitive and want to win everything. I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this. I want to help my teammates improve, and I also want my teammates to help me improve. I love it when a team hates each other on the field but loves each other off the field. Bringing out the best in each other is my number one priority.

I made this move to America because I want to see where I can end up. I want the best for myself. I'm in a difficult situation when it comes to money because I have to pay for everything myself. That's why I'm hoping for a full scholarship or an almost full scholarship. That would be the perfect scenario, of course. There's always room to talk about this.

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