J. Aravena gets ready for Wilkes University

Congratulations to Jennalyn Aravena on her commitment to Wilkes University where she looks to continue her education and soccer dreams.

Team Age: U18/19G

Team Name: 03/04 Black

Number of years played at FC Copa Academy: 1

Name of High School Attended: Edison High School

High School Honors: 2x All White Division Team, 2x GMC White Division Champions, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, GMC Sportsmanship Award 2022

Grad Year: 2022

Name (s) of FC Copa Academy Coaches: Matty Berman

Name of College/University you will be attending: Wilkes University

Name of athletic conference your College / University competes in: MAC- Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom

Anticipated major / field of study: Nursing Honors Program

How did your FC Copa coaches help you become the player you are today?

Coach Matty welcomed me to his team when I joined for my senior year. He has been supportive and encouraging while I navigate my last year of high school, the club season, and college recruiting. Coach Mary was always a support to me whenever I needed advice or had questions.

Share any advice you would have for future FC Copa Academy athletes going through the collegiate recruitment process:

My advice for athletes going through the recruitment process is to be involved and be open-minded to the process. Don’t get discouraged and reach out to colleges on behalf of yourself.