You think like a midfielder, and that is a rare compliment. Midfielders are trained to value space and time. That is why you are so calm on the ball, able to twist, turn, and create your own time. That instinct is already elite. Not many players your age have that awareness. I am very impressed by seeing your footage.

But here is the next step. Even though you have those midfielder instincts, in the final third, you need a different mindset. To be a game-changer, you cannot always think about open space. Sometimes you must look at the defender in front of you and attack her. That is what makes you truly dangerous— directness.

In the final third, there is a specific area I call the selfish zone. In this zone, the priority is you, your shot, your goal. Do not drift toward space. Do not hesitate. Do not worry about the angles created by teammates or midfielders closing in. Your first thought must be: how do I get my shot off?. The defender directly in front of you sets the challenge, and you solve it. Drive straight, create separation, and finish.

I have been in your position. When I played at Wake Forest, I had the same habit. I tried to upgrade my shots, wait for the perfect touch, or drift into open space. What changed everything for me was learning the cheat code. The touch that enters the box is the touch you shoot on. No overthinking. No perfect angle. Touch in, shot out.

I saw a moment in your clip that reminded me of Ronaldo’s goal against Sweden in 2013. The moment his touch enters the box, he shoots. He does not hesitate. He does not wait for a better angle. He just finishes. That is the instinct you need in the selfish zone. Apply it and you will score more, you will control the final third, and defenders will never know what is coming.

Your midfielder instincts are incredible, but this is the next level. In the selfish zone, your directness and decisiveness make you elite. Attack the defender, finish fast, dominate the area. That mindset will elevate your game at the college level immediately.