We're thrilled to welcome soccer player, Kieran Swanson, to the #FirstPointFamily!
We recently caught up with Kieran, who shared with us, some more about his sporting background, reasons for wishing to pursue a sports scholarship in the States and what he is most looking forward to upon beginning his life as a scholar-athlete.
Kieran started playing football when he was six years old for Broxburn Colts until 2014 where he signed with Raith Rovers Football Club . In this time, Kieran won the 20s SPFL development league for two years running. After Raith Rovers partnership with clubs such as Dunfermline Athletic FC and East Fife, he played with Fife Elite Football Club as a right-back for four years. Just last year Kieran received his first professional football contract from Dunfermline, signing him for two years, although football is Kieran's main sporting passion, he also has successes in athletics. In 2015 he was U15's Scottish Schools High Jump Champion, with a personal best of 100m of 11.78 seconds.
With his lengthy athletic career behind him, we asked Kieran to tell us about his favourite sporting memory to date. He stated "Winning the cycle speedway title, as I now own a coveted British cycling white jersey. However, in terms of my footballing career, signing a professional football contract with Dunfermline is also a highlight of my sporting history."
Kieran tells us that the reason he decided to pursue a sports scholarship is due to the state of the art training facilities in America, as well as the opportunity to work under US coaches. He is also looking forward to developing his academic qualifications all whilst playing college soccer as his studies are as equally important to him.
Our sports consultants do regular presentations across the UK, in which they discuss some of the sporting and education opportunities available in the US, It was at a presentation at Dunfermline Athletic FC, that Kieran first heard about the scholarship process and us here at FirstPointUSA.
Finally, we asked Kieran what he is most looking forward to in his journey as a scholar-athlete in America, to which he replied: "I am really excited to live in a different country, meeting new friends and being able to live independently."
We'd like to thank Kieran for taking the time to answer our questions and we will keep you all updated on his scholarship progress!
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