#13 - Scott Balmos

Scott started playing football at the age of 4 in San Antonio, TX.  His Dad was his first coach. He grew up playing multiple positions but spent most of his time as a youth at center back and goalkeeper.  He played competitive club soccer growing up, traveling to the nation’s top club level youth tournaments.  Scott went on to play soccer with the United States Marine Corps team while serving our country. He currently plays in the US Virgin Islands men’s Premier League as a goalkeeper for LRVI FC. One of many lessons Scott has learned is to listen to our bodies and train smarter, more consistently, and differently than we did as younger athletes.  Work on flexibility, your core, and make adjustments to your diet and recovery times to stay match-ready. As an older athlete, more time is needed to properly prepare for matches in order to perform at the highest level. It's an incredible honor for him to represent the US at the national level. Everything he does as a player on the USMSNT reflects upon our country and the legacy program.  This goes for actions on and off the field. This group is vastly different from the club teams Scott has played with throughout his life.  The level of commitment, passion, fitness, and dedication to the game is apparent.  The program isn't about showing up on a weekend and just giving your best.  It's a year-long, lifestyle commitment and sacrifice to play at the national level. Scott combines his experience, work ethic, and passion for the game to elevate his performance on the field. He currently lives in St. Thomas, USVI, with his wife, Deb.