Full Name : Sam Alexander Gray
Age :
Your Nationality : British
Best Position : Right or Left Midfield
Current Club : Essex Royals
Previous Clubs : None
Which Club you want a trials for : Tottenham Hotspur, Billericay Town, Southend UTD, Chelmsford City (any Essex/London based clubs)
Your County : Essex
Country you live : England
Tell us about your football history (Min 50 words) : I've been playing for my local team since I was 8 years old in the Southend District Junior League. Although I am small for my age I have always been able to stand out in a match by being competitive and using my footballing brain and skills. I very much enjoy tactical games and outwitting opponents who may take my size for granted. As I have progressed through the seasons, I have noticed that some of the bigger lads who dominated the younger years have found it harder later on, whereas being smaller I tended to work harder at my game and am now seeing the benefits of this. I have attended several Tottenham training camps, which have always proved very informative. I won a player of the week award at a tottenham soccer school for the chance to trial as a tottenham ball boy for this season. I was successful at the White Hart Lane trial and am now in the main squad for the season. I consider this a big achievement given the total number of players that attended their soccer schools was well over one thousand.
Write about your Playing Ability (Min 50 words) : I am considered to be skilful and tactically aware during matches. I have held a season ticket at White Hart Lane for 8 years and I really think that watching live football has assisted me in my understanding of the game. I am fast and agile, I have a good first touch. I think hard about the game and enjoy a physical challenge especially against big opponents who find smaller players difficult to mark. My movement is good both on and off the ball. My fitness levels are good and I do not fade in matches when compared to other players.
Why should an Academy Director give you a trial (Min 50 words) : I put team play as the most important part of the game and am happy in a match if I can contribute to a good team performance. For me an assist is every bit as good a scoring and I really enjoy seeing a team mate read a pass or getting on the end of one of my crosses. I have total commitment to sport and intend to do a sports science degree. I am a good sports all rounder and am currently selected at district level for Cross Country and i hold a brown belt in karate, which is a great sport for flexibility and discipline. I have also represented my school at athletics where I recently competed in the 400m, 800m 1500m and 4x100m relay (a tiring day!). I would love the opportunity to show my ability at a trial and given the chance would commit 100%. I have a very supportive family who encourage me to achieve my potential at whatever level that may be. I am fortunate enough to attend an independent school who also encourage my sporting potential whilst helping me achieve my academic objectives.