Personal:  Dad-Angelo, Mom-Paula Rivera, Sisters-Tori & Vannesa. I started playing soccer when I was four years old. My sister was always playing at home and because I was always there it was easy for me to catch on to the sport. In my spare time I enjoy watching TV, sleeping, listening to music and hanging out with my friends. I am a Nursing major and I aspire to be a nurse and possibly return to school and become a doctor.

Athletic Highlights:  I played club soccer since I was 10 and was on my Olympic Development team when I was 13. I was also a three-year varsity player.

Significant Sport Achievement: I started every game while I was a high school varsity player. Winning the Orlando Tournament while playing two years and starting.

Most embarrassing thing that happened in your sport: Passing back to my own goal keeper and he missed it and I ended up scoring an own goal.

Favorites: Food: Steak/Pasta Movie:  Hangover Entertainer:  Kevin Hart Athlete:  Lionel Messi / Michael Phelps

Person you most admire: Lionel Messi and Michael Phelps because they love the sport they play and they aspire to be the best they can be.

Best Advice you ever received: “Don’t let others bring you down, you know how good you are, just play your game.”

Person who most influenced your athletic career: My Dad.

One word that describes you off the court/field: “Enegetic”

Quote that inspires you:  “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” 

Best thing about being a Hawk:  The best thing is the people and my teammates I’ll be close with.