Senior Spotlight: In Pimlott We Trust

A "passionate, aggressive and physical player" are the exact words senior midfielder Michael Pimlott uses when he thinks of himself as a player and in his four years wearing the Michigan State men's soccer uniform, it's safe to say that the Spartan community agrees.

These characteristics are what every team looks for in a leader, which is why Pimlott was named one of three captains by his teammates and coaches.

"It's an honor that my team trusts me enough to lead them as a captain," Pimlott said. "We have a lot of great players, and leaders, so knowing that they believe in me to be captain means a lot."

Just as the many players before him, there comes a time in every student-athlete's career when the season's end grows closer and they begin looking back on the memories they've created and push to make many more.

With a handful of games and a ton of minutes left to play, Pimlott still cannot help but to reflect on his four years in the Green and White.

"It's hard to put into words how much this school has meant to me over the last four years. I have learned so much on and off the field, created amazing memories, gained so many brothers, and so much more," Pimlott explained. "My four years at Michigan State have provided so much that I will be able to implement following college, whether it's on the field or off."

His time here wouldn't have been the same without the support and chemistry between his teammates, his coaches and himself. Being a member of the Spartan family sinks heavily into Pimlott's heart as it will always be a part of him.

"All I need to say is my family got a lot bigger. They have all become my brothers, who always have my back," said Pimlott. "The 'Spartan family' ideology is a huge concept that I do not believe other schools could match. This is what makes Michigan State stand out from other big schools."

These family ties will stay with him for the rest of his life and becoming a part of the Spartan family has meant the world to Pimlott because it has allowed him to continue doing the thing he loves most.

While he enjoys learning as much as he can inside the game, he's also learned a great deal outside of it.

"Soccer has taught me so much of what I know today, not only on the field. I have learned so much about life and have gained so many qualities that I can apply to almost everything off the field," Pimlott said.

With the numerous lessons he has learned from playing soccer, a handful stick out to him. These lessons not only play a role in his life as a player, but in his life as a person.

"There are so many examples that I could talk about, as soccer has taught me so much. Just to name a few: I've learned so much about teamwork, commitment, hard work, communication, time management, and one that goes overlooked is how to handle yourself and help others through ups and downs," explained Pimlott.

Pimlott's character possess the values and qualities of someone who will make it very far in whatever they do. While he doesn't quite know what his future after graduation holds, he will be forever grateful for everything soccer has given him.

"Soccer means the world to me. It's been like a way of life from the moment I started," Pimlott said. "I began when I was about five years old and have been in love with it ever since."

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Michael Pimlott

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