From growing up in the Bay Area to transitioning to Southern California, I am filled with a variety of stories and moments of experience. The path that athletics and soccer provided for myself through God is what makes me the person I am today. Experiencing the lifestyle as a student-athlete is a grind that can only be understood by actually being a part of it. The stories you provide are unique to you, but the wisdom you can gain is relatable to more student-athletes than you might think. I thank God for my family, friends, Croatian background, and many experiences that have brought me to this day.