#26 Matt Kimball - BYU Men's Soccer
Matt Kimball
Matt Kimball, Midfielder
Height:
5-10
Weight:
160
Position:
Midfielder
Year in School:
Freshman
Hometown:
Tampa, FL
High School:
East Lake
Mission:
Summer of 2011
Why choose BYU:
My parents and older brothers both attended the University and it felt right when I came for myself.
Soccer Experience:
Club: Clearwater Chargers U.S. Development Academy team.
High School: Palm Harbor High School Freshman year and then East Lake High School for the other 3.
Hobbies:
Watch Alias and 24, play Fifa
Who has influenced you:
Rob O’Nan the President of Clearwater Chargers has been a mentor in my life especially the past two years while I have been deciding on which team to committ to. He has challenged me in my play and skill development, and has been a great friend off of the field.
Other Facts:
Born in Summit, New Jersey on September 12, 1991...Will serve an LDS mission in the summer of 2011...Started playing at age 3...Played in the Florida state championship game as a freshman...High School team won the District Finals (1/29/10)...Team ranked as high as 26th in the nation... 1st team All-Pinellas county in 2008 & 2009...One of only two sophomores named to the All-North County in 2008...Scored a 91.53 Sparq rating at the 2009 Spring Showcase...1 of 10 players on his club team who will player collegiate soccer...Scored a goal in a 2-0 win on 1/27 in the Florida 5A District 11 Semifinal...Team is 17-1-2 as of 1/29...Both parents and older brothers attended BYU...Great-Grandson of former LDS Church President, Spencer W. Kimball...
