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Callum Squires playing soccer for Trinity
Photo by Nate Kizla
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Callum John Drysdale Squires has a name that couldn’t allow him to show his Englishness if he wanted. So how did this Englishman end up in San Antonio, Texas for college? The answer is soccer.
He wanted to keep playing soccer.
“America is crazy about college sports. It’s just such a big culture here, which is weird because no one cares about college sports back home,” says Squires, a junior majoring in German Studies. “They aren’t really even a thing. So when I wanted to keep competitively playing the sport, America was the logical choice.”
Sports at the university level are much more organized in America than they are in many other countries. So for some international students who want to keep playing sports into their college years, American colleges could be a good choice.
In his three years playing for Trinity’s men’s soccer team, Squires has scored 12 goals. His first goal was during the playoffs in his second appearance for the varsity squad as a freshmen.
His play has been noticed by Corinthians Football Club San Antonio, which is a member of the National Premier Soccer League. The club has invited him to play with them for the summer during their season. Squires made his debut for the club on Saturday, May 7, playing 55 minutes in a 2-1 loss.
“He really brings a physicality to that field that we can use,” said Corinthians’ manager Benjamin Galindo. “He has size and is good with his feet so we are excited to add him to the side for the summer and think he will contribute to what we hope will be a successful season.”
But soccer is not the only cause that Squires has joined at Trinity. Since coming to Trinity he has been part of the Student Athlete Committee and a very active member in it. Also, he has done color commentary for softball, baseball, and soccer throughout his tenure at Trinity.
Sports at the university level are much more organized in America than they are in many other countries. So for some international students who want to keep playing sports into their college years, American colleges could be a good choice.
In his three years playing for Trinity’s men’s soccer team, Squires has scored 12 goals. His first goal was during the playoffs in his second appearance for the varsity squad as a freshmen.
His play has been noticed by Corinthians Football Club San Antonio, which is a member of the National Premier Soccer League. The club has invited him to play with them for the summer during their season. Squires made his debut for the club on Saturday, May 7, playing 55 minutes in a 2-1 loss.
“He really brings a physicality to that field that we can use,” said Corinthians’ manager Benjamin Galindo. “He has size and is good with his feet so we are excited to add him to the side for the summer and think he will contribute to what we hope will be a successful season.”
But soccer is not the only cause that Squires has joined at Trinity. Since coming to Trinity he has been part of the Student Athlete Committee and a very active member in it. Also, he has done color commentary for softball, baseball, and soccer throughout his tenure at Trinity.
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| Squires (in light blur shirt) at a campus meeting discussing drinking culture and sexual assault Photo by Juan Pinada |
"I want to make the most of my time here," says Squires. "I would hate to have only been a one trick pony and only meet one group of people in my time in America. So I try to stay involved in a lot of different things."
This year he is a Resident Mentor in Witt-Winn as well as a columnist for the Trinitonian. Involving in so many aspects of campus life, he has built a wide range of influences at Trinity.
“He knows everyone and is involved in everything. It’s honestly insane,” says freshman Jake West, who is one of Squires' residents. “Any time any of us want to get his help for something, he knows 10 people personally who can help or can just get it done himself. He’s a good friend to have because it connects you to everything through him.”
This year he is a Resident Mentor in Witt-Winn as well as a columnist for the Trinitonian. Involving in so many aspects of campus life, he has built a wide range of influences at Trinity.
“He knows everyone and is involved in everything. It’s honestly insane,” says freshman Jake West, who is one of Squires' residents. “Any time any of us want to get his help for something, he knows 10 people personally who can help or can just get it done himself. He’s a good friend to have because it connects you to everything through him.”
Squires chose to come to Trinity for soccer. He is still passionate about it, but he hasn’t let his love for the sport stop him from making the most out of his experience in a different country.
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