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HT: 5’11”
WT: 120
Born: 06.16.1994 in Washington, D.C.
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Qualifying Condition: Stroke
Classification: CP7

COACH HOFFMAN SAYS:
"Tall and lanky Charlie is easily distinguishable on the field. Also one of our younger players, he has a great future and the potential to impact the program for many years. We have been keeping track of Charlie and his play since the age of 10. It is finally great to have him of age to help the program."

Q & A with CHARLIE

When did you first begin playing soccer? I began playing at age 5.

How did you join the U.S. Paralympic Team? I was invited to training camp when I was 13. I met the team several years earlier through players Eli Wolff and Josh McKinney.

What is your most memorable moment with the team? My first camp, the training and getting to know the other players.

Who was your first soccer coach? Chris Zehren, Stoddert Soccer Club, D.C.

What do you feel is your strength as a player? Having good field position, heart.

What do you feel is your weakness as a player? I'm still working on improving my shooting and ball skills.

Which professional or international soccer player is your role model? Didier Drogba.

What have you learned about yourself from your time with the team? That I'm young and I hope to have a lot of years ahead of me with the team.

What would you tell a young player to motivate them to play the game of soccer? Have fun, work hard.

How has playing with the team positively affected your life? I have made some really good friends.

Since the team is not a full-time job, what do you do full-time? I attend school.

What is your goal in life? What dreams do you have? What do you want to attain in life? I want to play in at least one Paralympic Games.

If you had enough money to do whatever you wanted to the rest of your life, what would you spend your time doing? Donating my time and money to charity, playing soccer.

Which person has been the most influential and motivational in your life? My mom and dad.

Who is(are) your role model(s) outside of soccer? Lance Armstrong - Live Strong!

Who was your favorite teacher in school and why? Daniel Running - he's awesome.

What are some obstacles you've encountered in your life and how did you overcome them? Going through life without one hand/arm means there are challenges every day but I have learned that I can do most anything I set out to do.

Can you share a little bit about your family? Brothers, sisters? I have two younger brothers and my whole family is athletic.

Of all the places you have traveled or lived, where is your favorite place? Chile.

If we were casting the movie of your life, which actor would you pick to play you? Adam Sandler.

If you could have one superhero power, what would it be? To fly.

Do you play any musical instruments? No.

If you had to choose only ten CDs to listen to for the next three years, what would they be? Rap.

Are you artistic? No.

Who is your favorite artist, or favorite type of art? Do you have a favorite work of art? I like sculpture.

What would you tell someone so that they had a better understanding of your disability and what it means to you? I would do anything to change it, but it has made me a stronger person and taught me you need to work hard to achieve the things you want.

What is your favorite quotation? "If at first you don't succeed, try again!"

Of which accomplishments in your life (excluding soccer) are you most proud? Being a good student.