Summer of Surprises

So long sweet summer! The summer's wrapping up and preseason officially begins in about one week. This year is a bit bittersweet to say the least because it's my last year as a college player. Trevecca has been good to me and I am very thankful for the opportunity to represent this institution for the last four years. This summer I have been motivated like never before! You hear of the phrase "GO big or GO home." well that has been the case for me this year. Coach Danny and Ben put together a workout plan for every single day in the summer and i am happy to say that I have stuck to it more so than ever. With Nashville being as hot as it has been, these workouts have brought on blood, sweat, and tears to say the least (Not really tears, come on). Needless to say that in about a weeks time my fitness will be pushed to the max by our coaches and weirdly enough, I'm really excited about it.

The Summer has brought on some very surprising opportunities for me, I recently found out that I have been invited to a "Professional Showcase" in which the top 100 players (8 goalkeepers) all get the unique opportunity to show off their talents in front of numerous professional scouts. Teams for Europe, Japan, Australia, and of course America will all be in attendance picking out talented players for their respective teams.  This showcase is by invitation only and as if I didn't need anymore pressure this year, I have it. In December I will be traveling to Orange Beech in pursuit of my dream!

I say all these things because if your reading I'd love and appreciate any kind of love and support you may have. Basically I am asking for your prayers. Please pray that God's plan works out, whether soccer is in or out of the picture. Pray for God to use me in any way he may seem fit. And finally, Please pray that God gives me courage to pursue this dream. I am very frightened by the opportunity because I know that its a once in a lifetime chance. I thank you so much just for reading and listening to me ramble about what God's doing in my life. Only one more week until I can officially say that my journey has started!

-Hayden

"May the Competition Begin, May the Glory be God's"