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Alumni Spotlight: Brock Exline

Today we continue our Alumni Spotlight series with former Hatter Brock Exline. Exline is a 2019 Stetson University graduate and was a five-year member of the men's soccer program.
 
Brock Exline was a five-year member of Stetson's men's soccer program as the 2019 graduate redshirted his freshman year. Exline is from Greenwood, Ind. where he attended and played soccer at Center Grove high school. However, his love for soccer began well before his high school days as Exline took to the pitch when he was just five years old and never looked back. As is the case in many sports, amateur athletes tend to look at the professionals in admiration and awe, especially when growing up and as they advance in their sport. Amateurs find those professional players to emulate and follow for years to come. For Exline, it was no different. "Liverpool is my favorite team," he said. "Ronaldinho and Ibrahimovic are my favorite players, but Haaland and Salah have been my favorites to watch lately."
 
Stetson University is a school athletes choose for its small class sizes, the campus community, the highly regarded academics and of course how close it is to the beach. For Exline, choosing Stetson was an easy choice. "I liked the size of the school, the campus and its proximity to the beach," he explained. "It offered strong academics as well as great athletic programs." No matter where he chose, Brock knew becoming a Division I collegiate athlete was going to be difficult, but he was up for the challenge. "The hardest part of being a Division I athlete was time management and balancing school, soccer and social life." Although being a Division I athlete had its challenges, it also had its perks. "The best part of being a Division I athlete is the friendships and memories with the team that stick with you forever."
 
Being a collegiate athlete provides you with countless memories over the years with a program. From happy memories to ones we long to forget. For Brock, his fondest memory on the pitch with the Hatters came in the form of penalty kicks. "My favorite Stetson soccer memory was winning the conference tournament semifinal against FGCU in PKs," he recalled. Brock then added, "Second to that may be when were on a trip when hurricane Irma hit. We ended up having to stay 10+ days in Charlotte before we could return to campus. It ended up being a nice little vacation."
 
Only a small percentage of collegiate athletes go on to make it professionally. The rest of us accept that one day we must hang up the spikes and pursue a career after collegiate athletics. Everything that comes with being a collegiate athlete prepares men and women for more than just tomorrow's contest. The discipline on the field, in the weight room, the lessons learned on and off the field, help prepare athletes for a world beyond playing the sport they love. Since his playing days ended, Brock is now in his second year in the Stetson University College of Law. On top of school, Exline works as a law clerk for a trusts and estates firm in Clearwater. "The discipline and work ethic ingrained in me while part of the men's soccer program has been pivotal to adjusting to the workforce and graduate school."
 
Hearing about the experiences of those that came before you are critical in growing as an individual and Brock had some parting words for this year's men's soccer seniors. "Honestly, evaluate yourself and don't compare yourself with the other members of your graduating class," he said. "You're not growing unless you're uncomfortable; don't settle for an easier job because you are worried about the time commitment or failure at a tougher job." 
 
For advice to current and future Hatters, Brock offered this: "You will get the most out of your time at Stetson if you buy in and commit to the men's soccer program 100 percent. Don't be afraid to join extracurriculars and network outside of the soccer team as well."
 
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