When you think of boys’ varsity soccer here at Pebblebrook there is one student that stands out, Carlos Diaz. Carlos has been playing soccer since the tender age of 3, for teams such as Boca soccer, Smyrna soccer, Georgia Storm, and currently at Pebblebrook High School. This firecracker ended last season with 14 goals. He continues to lead his team to victory as Co-Captian. With his lightening quick reactions, there is no doubt that being a striker is where he belongs on the field.
Words From the Staff
As a coach it is a pleasure coaching Carlos, his passion for the game and to be good not just as a player but also as a person says a lot about his character. Carlos is one player I enjoy watching play, he has fun when he is playing and when he is having fun we cannot lose. –Coach Banfield
Carlos has a passion and desire to compete that is unmatched by other players his age. When he sets his mind to a given task, he can become an unstoppable force.” –Mr. Rossi
"Carlos is what I call a play maker stunted athlete. He mays plays in the classroom by being a great stunted who take his studies serious and then a playmaker on the soccer team to help his team excel. True definition of a stunted athlete. –Mr. Brown
What was one of your toughest games? What was learned?
“Losing State Champion…we weren’t mentally ready. I learned that hard work beats talent, when talent is not enough.”
Why do you love soccer?
“Working with a team to accomplish one common goal.
Athletic Role Model: “Lionel Messi, because he’s humble and the best player, and we play the same position.”
College plans: Middle Georgia University on a soccer scholarship to major Criminal Justice
Advice for peers: “Treat others the way you want to be treated”
What was one of your toughest games? What was learned?
“Etowah High School…you can’t be over confident about score, you have to keep trying.”
Why do you love soccer?
“It’s a family sport and helps [me] relieve stress and keep me out of bad environment.”
Athletic Role Model: Alex Morgan & Lionel Messi
“She started playing through Recreation which is a low division and came up against all odds”
“Because he works hard to be [one of] the shortest players.”
College plans: Georgia State University for Sport Medicine
Advice for peers: “Keep working hard because at our age and level anyone can take your place.”
Carlos Diaz
by Tateirra Blake