Jaime,

Sorry for the long delay in responding to this email. It has been on my mind all summer. We just dropped Riley off at U at Albany, NY this past weekend to play D1 soccer and so what Eture provided him is fresh on my mind.

First of all, he would not be playing D1 soccer without his year in Spain. It has prepared him for this level of competition, which is fast. physical, and intense. We watched several practices and Riley held his own, not just in play, but in maturity in once again having to prove himself to a new (very international) team, adapt to new coaches, and rely on his confidence to adapt to a foreign, unfamiliar place (very far from Utah). The Eture experience and its coaches helped Riley develop this confidence and composure. 

As a parent, sending him to Spain, alone, was a bit daunting. However, the personableness of the coaches and staff, and you, and the safety, structure, and care provided quickly made me realize he was in good hands.  

I will always be grateful for the timing of Eture in Riley's life. The pandemic started closing doors to college play and his drive and passion to play soccer at higher levels was/is unrelenting. Eture was the best next step.

Thank you and...Vamos! ;]

Peta Owens-Liston
liston12@xmission.com