Maverick: Tenacious Leader
Goalkeepers are known to be unorthodox — often described as odd. A better term is maverick and Garrett O’Loughlin fits the bill. An enigmatic, quietly charismatic rebel with a cause, O’Loughlin is making his name known with the Green Wave. A multi-sport talent with a special je ne sais quoi, O’Loughlin is the futboler to watch.
Forging his way to stardom as starting goalkeeper is nothing shy of astounding. With humble beginnings at the local club, O’Loughlin’s keeper instincts emerged shortly before joining the Green Wave. Slipping on gloves late in one’s career is a rarity. A unique natural athlete, O’Loughlin also switches gloves with fields seasonally, from center field in spring to the futbol field in fall. Coupling these experiences makes O’Loughlin extraordinary and his talent nothing shy of spectacular.
O’Loughlin combines agility, match intelligence, constitution, and athleticism with an unruffled sense of calm to create a convincing presence on the pitch. His instincts were striking the moment he donned a keeper’s kit. Instincts are the life force behind the phenomena of tenacity — a fierce blend of grit, persistence, and determination. It pushes leaders beyond their perceived limits and sees them through to achieve goals.
“Only he who sees the invisible can do the impossible.” ~Frank L. Gaines
What is most impressive about O’Loughlin is not his beginnings or his athleticism. It is this je ne sais quoi, a character trait that makes him one of a kind — nearly indescribable. If you watched closely over the past three years, you may be a lucky one to notice a touch of O’Loughlin’s invincible faith, an unparalleled tenacity. He consummately fights for something he knows is real, a vision that  — We Succeed.
Even with his insatiable drive to win stunted by a crushing blow, an injury, and four missed matches, O’Loughlin showed astonishing mental capacity to bounce back. A rare futboler and individual, O’Loughlin has an indomitable spirit and a heart of gold. With aspirations for college ball and the world beyond, we are all fortunate to watch a leader, a real champion, in the making. Success is certainly his for the taking.
Live by your special set of rules, O’Loughlin. Go fiercely forward and do the impossible. Trust your instincts, unleash your tenacity, pursue the invisible, and — We All Win.
“It’s hard to beat the person who never gives up.” ~Babe Ruth
