Number 24, Nate Summers, is a first year center on the men’s soccer team.
Hometown: Westfield, MA.
Alma Mater: Berkshire School
When he started playing: Six years old
Why he started playing: “I started playing soccer because my brother played, and I wanted to be like him.”
How the season is going so far: “The season is halfway over and we are 5-3. We are 2-2 in conference thanks to hard fought victory over Williams. It was the first time in 20 plus years that the Men’s Soccer team has beaten Williams.”
Goals for the rest of the season: “Win the NESCAC and make NCAAs.”
Why he chose Conn: “The great coaching staff led by Coach Murphy followed by assistants Coach Prophet and Coach Swanson, rounded out with legendary goalkeeper trainer Coach Pete.”
Next year’s team: “We will lose multiple seniors who play big roles on the squad, leaving the current juniors and underclassmen with big shoes to fill.”
Fun fact: “I was a three-sport athlete in high school. I also played hockey and baseball.” •
