Former Perth High School pupil Jayden to start scholarship on August 5.
A young Perth footballer is jetting off to the States this Sunday to start a prestigious soccer scholarship at a US college.The 16-year-old came to the attention of the college after trials were filmed at McDiarmid Park last April.
Jayden was offered a place at Jacksonville and his first year fees were met through a variety of fundraisers. He flies out to Dallas this Sunday.“It will be emotional leaving everyone behind, but I am really looking forward to it.“There is an English boy in the same year as me and a German boy in second year.“We’re all big football fans so we will have a lot to talk about.The Jacksonville College term starts on August 5 and he expects the regime to be a tough one.
Fundraising for Jayden’s US scholarship took place in Perth in recent months including a Donkey Derby fundraising night at the Railway Club. Dad Craig said: “I’m so glad and proud of him for chasing his dream. He’s always been keen to learn different skills on and off the pitch so this opportunity will suit him perfectly.
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