2.8

Completed NCEA Level 1 Merit Endorsed
Completed NCEA Level 2 Merit Endorsed
Completed NCEA Level 3 Merit Endorsed
University Entrance New Zealand Awarded

Experience:

Kaizen Football Academy 2016 - 2020
Wellington Olympic FC U17 - Capital U17 Division) 2018
Onslow College Futsal - U18 National Tournament 2018
Seatoun AFC x Kaizen Academy U17 - Capital U17 Division 2019
Seatoun AFC - U19 Football National Tournament 2019
Seatoun AFC - Capital Premier NZ’s Second Men's Division 2020
Island Bay United FC - U19 Football National Tournament 2020
Onslow College 1st XI - Premier Youth 2021 (Wellington, New Zealand’s Top High School Division)
North Wellington FC - Central League and Capital Premier (NZ’s First and Second Men's Division) 2021 - Current

U19 National Tournament Champion 2021 - North Wellington FC U19

National Tournament Ranking 2021 - Onslow College 1st XI

2020 Stats:
Appearances = 18 (Regular Season), 6 (U19 National Tournament)
Goals = 2
Assists = 6
Team Finishing Position = Reserve Team finished 2nd (Promoted), First Team finished 9th, U19 National Team 17th in the nation.

2021 Stats so far:
Appearances = 18 (Regular Season) 8 (U19 National Tournament)
Goals = 7 (Regular Season) 1 (U19 National Tournament)
Assists = 7 (Regular Season)

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Stats:

2020:
Appearances = 18 (Regular Season), 6 (U19 National Tournament)
Goals = 2
Assists = 6

2021:
Appearances = 18 (Regular Season) 8 (U19 National Tournament)
Goals = 7 (Regular Season) 1 (U19 National Tournament)
Assists = 7 (Regular Season)

I believe that my history, memorabilia, and daily habits represent my determined nature. Although something that I pride myself on and believe distinguishes me from everybody else is that I believe I am a good communicator/leader and have the ability to relate to other people well. I believe my experience not just athletically but academically and socially reinforce this belief. Especially the particular awards I’ve received like ‘Onslow College Peer Supporter’ (2021) and ‘OJFC Team Leader’ (2017). I also believe that the various environments that I’ve played in have helped me to become adaptable and have the ability to relate to others well. Also, being brought up by bilingual parents also contributes to this ability.

I want to compete in college as I want to test myself with the abilities of an international environment and individuals. I really like how diverse each college team is and I see a big opportunity to learn and further myself through the knowledge and experiences of others. I also believe that coming from a Serbian family I have something to contribute to the success of others and my experiences/values can impact many rosters.

A major college goal of mine is not just to enjoy the experience but test myself with every opportunity given to me.

Academically, I am very interested in the world of Business and Economics and studying in America which is a giant market/economy to our world, I believe gives me an endless amount to learn from.

Athletically, I want to continue my pursuit to become a professional footballer and I believe that taking my abilities internationally and testing myself with the rest of the world will give me many valuable experiences to better myself to achieve this goal.

Extra Curricular Achievements:

- Young Enterprise Scheme 2021
- Peer Supporter 2021
- Student Representative 2016