Lily Andersen

I am a Class of 2029 student-athlete at Chenango Valley High School in Binghamton, NY. I primarily play as an Outside Back/Outside Mid and also serve as a backup goalkeeper for Rush Binghamton 2011 Girls and the New York West ODP 2011 team. I am also a three-sport athlete at Chenango Valley, where I compete in soccer, indoor track, and softball. Being a multi-sport athlete has helped me develop teamwork, leadership, discipline, and mental toughness both on and off the field. Outside of athletics, I am also involved in Chenango Valley Theater Guild, Band, and Chorus.

I first started playing soccer through my local civic association because my brother played, so naturally I had to copy him. I quickly fell in love with the game and progressed from civic soccer to year-round play and eventually competitive soccer. From the beginning, I loved the defensive side of the game and the challenge of protecting the goal. I enjoy playing defense and goalkeeper because there is nothing more exciting to me than stopping a goal and helping my team succeed. I also enjoy creating offensive opportunities by sending long balls to our strikers and helping transition play up the field.

One thing that makes me unique as a player is the effort and intensity I bring every time I step on the field. My coach has told me that he always knows I will give 100% effort and play with a level of tenacity that stands out, and that compliment has always meant a lot to me. I take pride in being hardworking, coachable, competitive, and willing to do whatever my team needs from me.

Academically, I maintain a 4.2 weighted GPA and rank 7th in my class while taking advanced coursework and participating in the SUNY Broome Early College program. I have earned Chenango Valley High Honors with Distinction and am still exploring possible college majors.

I am looking for a college program that values hard work, strong team culture, competitiveness, and personal growth. I want to be part of a program where I can continue developing as both a player and a person while contributing to my team every day.