On passion for golf: "It's not a team sport. I think it's all on me. So it's probably one of the first times, maybe the first thing I've ever done where it's all on me. So If I play bad, it's on me. If I'm good it's on me. As a team, we're winning together, we're playing well together, playing bad together. The second part, it's a nice mental break from soccer...In any aspect of life, you can't really harp and (focus ) on one thing all the time."
Preston Kilwien of the USL’s Charleston Battery
Former Florida Gulf Coast star left back Preston Kilwien sees big things for the upcoming season in his first year with the USL Charleston Battery. Kilwien reflects on the journey to the pros and support of those who helped him get there. The former ASUN defensive player of the year looks back at a lifetime of moves that helped him adapt to the constantly changing world of pro sports. Kilwien offers insights on the recruiting process and what kept him determined to keep playing while many of his contemporaries burned out. He discusses the challenges of maintaining a relationship and the use of technology to keep the spark alive at a distance. Also, Kilwien escapes the pitch by playing golf while also seeing qualities from swinging a club that translates to the soccer field. He also addresses the challenges of being a pro during the COVID-19 pandemic, what it takes to get to the next level and details the stories behind his various tattoos with a mixture of family tributes and spiritual inspiration.
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