By Caden Simpson – Staff Reporter

Shelby Green is a Jonathan Law senior committed to playing Division II soccer at Southern Connecticut State University. Green has been playing soccer all throughout her high school career and is ready to take the next step at SCSU.

Caden Simpson: What college are you playing at next year?

Shelby Green: I am playing for Southern Connecticut State University next year.

CS: How did you get recruited to play soccer in college?

SG: I got recruited to play in soccer in college by attending many ID clinics with some of the best soccer players in the state. I had to have really good communication with my coaches and allow them the chance to come to my games, give me feedback and get better every day.

CS:  What did you have to do in order to meet credentials to play?

SG: In order to play I had to meet a certain GPA requirement and maintain good grades, as well as stay out of trouble – remembering I am being held to higher standards as a student athlete.

CS: How did you decide you wanted to play in college?

SG: I decided I wanted to play college soccer because I realized I wouldn’t want to live without it. I really love playing the game of soccer and it gives me this feeling like no other. I have the ability to work hard, compete at high levels and help your team succeed.

CS: What are your goals while playing college soccer?

SG: Playing college soccer, I hope to help my team win the conference and be able to qualify for the tournament and win the first game because that has never been done before. I want to push all my teammates to work hard, maintain good grades and graduate with my degree.