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HT: 5’10”
WT: 150
Born: 06.08.1993 in Albany, N.Y.
Hometown: Troy, N.Y.
Qualifying Condition: Cerebral Palsy
Classification: CP7

COACH HOFFMAN SAYS:
"A young left-sided player, Jasper has the ability and range of play to give us options at the wide midfield position. He likes to get forward and works to get to goal scoring positions. One of our youth projects, we look forward to his future in the game for many years to come."

Q & A with JASPER

When did you first begin playing soccer? At the age of 4 or 5.

How did you join the U.S. Paralympic Team? August '08.

What is your most memorable moment with the team? Playing in first training camp scrimmage against Rangers.

What do you feel is your strength as a player? Spacing and Positioning.

What do you feel is your weakness as a player? Using Inside of the foot.

Which professional or international soccer player is your role model? Cesc Fàbregas.

What would you tell a young player to motivate them to play the game of soccer? Put the ball in the net. Do not overthink it go out and have fun.

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

What is your goal in life? What dreams do you have? What do you want to attain in life? Become a sportscaster.

If you had enough money to do whatever you wanted to the rest of your life, what would you spend your time doing? Having season tickets to all my favorite sports teams traveling the world and playing sports.

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

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

Who is your favorite artist, or favorite type of art? Do you have a favorite work of art? Architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

What would you tell someone so that they had a better understanding of your disability and what it means to you? I'm not mentally retarded.

What is your favorite quotation? "Get some sour cream and onion chips with some dip, man, some beef jerky, some peanut butter. Get some Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars, a whole lot, make sure chocolate, gotta have chocolate, man. Some popcorn, red popcorn, graham crackers, graham crackers with marshmallows, the little marshmallows and little chocolate bars and we can make s'mores, man. Also, celery, grape jelly, Cap'n Crunch with the little Crunch berries, pizzas. We need two big pizzas, man, everything on 'em, with water, whole lotta water, and Funyons." - Jim Breuer as Brian, from the movie Half Baked

Of which accomplishments in your life (excluding soccer) are you most proud? Writing for the Albany, N.Y. Times Union Newspaper!