College of Southern Maryland (CSM) former soccer player and ’18 Alumnus Max Bode has yet another milestone to add to his many accomplishments – he recently played for the United States U20 Futsal team in the Asociación Mundial de Futsal (AMF) U20 World Cup in Valledupar, Colombia. The fact that it was Bode’s first time playing for a USA team was mirrored by the fact it was the first time the United States had entered a U20 team in the AMF tournament.
“It was great being able to represent the state, and sport you love.”
Bode now plays for the men’s soccer team at Shepherd University in West Virginia. He said his favorite memory of the tournament is scoring in the USA’s match against India. He said he was also pretty pumped that he started in every game the USA played.
Bode started playing futsal for recreation six years ago, and began playing competitively only three years ago. The futsal tournament proved to him that he is capable of reaching new levels athletically. “I got in at the base level,” he shares. “I got a little taste of it, and I still have more work to do and a lot of room for growth.”
And he said he remains determined to improve and reach new levels.
Bode added that he prefers futsal to regular outdoor soccer because the small playing space requires players to have more technical ability and adverse weather conditions don’t play a factor in the game. “It’s not all about who’s stronger but who can think faster and who’s technically better.”
He said he also thinks futsal is more challenging mentally.
Bode, who was one of four scholarship recipients of the Marrick Home Scholarship presented at CSM’s 26th annual Golf Classic in 2017, said he hopes students consider his experience as an example of what student athletes can accomplish if they choose to attend CSM and he encourages people to consider taking the community college route after high school. In fact, he credits his time at CSM for the success he is experiencing today on the field, and off.
CSM soccer player Max Bode of Nanjemoy speaks about the difference scholarships made to him in his college career at the 26th Annual Golf Classic’s afternoon ceremony. Bode was one of four Marrick Homes Scholarship recipients attending the tournament. Marrick Homes continues as the Golf Classic’s grand tournament sponsors since 2001.
“I’ve grown up around sports, playing all kinds of sports, so surrounding myself with classes centered around sports definitely intrigued me,” he said. He plans to graduate from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Sport Studies and his career plans include starting in sport administration and working his way up to be an athletic director.
“After I graduate, I’m definitely going to continue my soccer career, whether that’s outdoor or futsal, preferably futsal, but wherever I can go is where I will go,” Bode shared.
For information about CSM’s athletics, visit www.csmd.edu/athletics. For information about scholarships, visit https://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/credit-costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/scholarship-finder/
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“It was great being able to represent the state, and sport you love.”
Bode now plays for the men’s soccer team at Shepherd University in West Virginia. He said his favorite memory of the tournament is scoring in the USA’s match against India. He said he was also pretty pumped that he started in every game the USA played.
Bode started playing futsal for recreation six years ago, and began playing competitively only three years ago. The futsal tournament proved to him that he is capable of reaching new levels athletically. “I got in at the base level,” he shares. “I got a little taste of it, and I still have more work to do and a lot of room for growth.”
And he said he remains determined to improve and reach new levels.
Bode added that he prefers futsal to regular outdoor soccer because the small playing space requires players to have more technical ability and adverse weather conditions don’t play a factor in the game. “It’s not all about who’s stronger but who can think faster and who’s technically better.”
He said he also thinks futsal is more challenging mentally.
Bode, who was one of four scholarship recipients of the Marrick Home Scholarship presented at CSM’s 26th annual Golf Classic in 2017, said he hopes students consider his experience as an example of what student athletes can accomplish if they choose to attend CSM and he encourages people to consider taking the community college route after high school. In fact, he credits his time at CSM for the success he is experiencing today on the field, and off.
CSM soccer player Max Bode of Nanjemoy speaks about the difference scholarships made to him in his college career at the 26th Annual Golf Classic’s afternoon ceremony. Bode was one of four Marrick Homes Scholarship recipients attending the tournament. Marrick Homes continues as the Golf Classic’s grand tournament sponsors since 2001.
“I’ve grown up around sports, playing all kinds of sports, so surrounding myself with classes centered around sports definitely intrigued me,” he said. He plans to graduate from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Sport Studies and his career plans include starting in sport administration and working his way up to be an athletic director.
“After I graduate, I’m definitely going to continue my soccer career, whether that’s outdoor or futsal, preferably futsal, but wherever I can go is where I will go,” Bode shared.
For information about CSM’s athletics, visit www.csmd.edu/athletics. For information about scholarships, visit https://www.csmd.edu/costs-aid/credit-costs-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/scholarships/scholarship-finder/
[ This article originally appeared here ]