Christian Dohler. {Courtesy}
Writer: Matt Rothman
It's not fairly often that an athlete performs two sports activities in faculty, however that's the case for North Broward Prep's Christian Dohler.
Not solely will he play soccer subsequent 12 months at Georgetown College in Washington DC, he will even compete on the observe and discipline group.
He had the chance to attend a number of Division I colleges, however Dohler felt most comfy attending Georgetown.
“Ever since I used to be little, my dream has been to play faculty and hopefully go professional,” Dohler stated. “It made it simpler to know that I might be glad and do my finest at no matter college I selected.”
Dohler felt a right away connection after talking with each the soccer and observe coaches and felt there was lots to do on and off campus.
Throughout his senior 12 months of highschool, he performed soccer as a kicker, punter and cornerback and completed first within the lengthy leap at districts and regionals earlier than putting third at states.
Nevertheless, the street was not straightforward. Virtually three months in the past, Dohler tore his ACL and medial meniscus throughout a district soccer semifinal. Docs have been capable of save 98 p.c of the meniscus, and a brand new ACL was shaped with sturdy, wholesome tissue.
Dohler says his restoration has been higher than anybody would have thought. He was in a variety of ache for the primary two weeks, however is presently strolling with out crutches or braces.
“I can do the leg press and the bike, and every day actions are a lot simpler,” Dohler added. “I can't wait to have the ability to run and play with the ball once more. However now I'm targeted on being stronger than I ever was earlier than the harm.”
Dohler additionally acquired big assist. He credit his father, Artie, for pushing him to be the most effective model of himself, and his conditioning/observe coach, John Garris, for his time and coming to apply as early as 5:00 a.m.
“His dedication not solely to me, however to the varsity and everybody he works with is second to none and I can't thank him sufficient for all the pieces he's completed,” Dohler stated.
Christian Dohler and North Broward Prep Athletic Director Mike Ostrowski. {NBP Athletics}
Dohler formally graduated from NBP on Friday and likewise acquired the FlAAA Mandy Stoll Scholarship. He’s set to affix a soccer group that has gained at the least 5 video games in two of the final three seasons.
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