Note: KenyON THEIR WAY will be a weekly feature about Kenyon College senior student-athletes who, during this difficult time, will graduate and have mapped out the first steps of their career paths.
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Max Taylor is a four-year letterwinner for the Lords soccer team. This past season he battled through injury, played 16 games and tallied nine points on four goals and an assist. He came up big when it counted most, registering two goals and an assist in the Lords' three NCAA Tournament games. His efforts went a long way toward the team posting a 19-2-2 record this past season and a combined 73-9-8 record over the last four seasons.
Major: Political Science
Job Title: Talent Identification Associate
Employer: U.S. Soccer
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job Description: As a Talent Identification Associate, my primary duties include supporting the Talent Identification Department and network of National Team staff, including Talent ID Directors and the U.S. Soccer Scouting Network in an administrative capacity.
Kenyon's role: Through my experience as a student-athlete at Kenyon, I have learned the importance of effectively managing my time in order to be successful both in the classroom and on the soccer field. I have developed the skills to be more productive and efficient, especially during an extremely busy and action-packed fall semester. I believe this skill set is extremely important in any walk of life, but will be particularly helpful for my position at U.S. Soccer, where it is vital that I am well organized, able to deliver high-quality work and execute under deadlines.
What I'll never forget about Kenyon: The privilege of being a part of such a small, yet such an impactful and close-knit community is an experience I may never have again, but one I will always cherish and remember. I will also miss being with my teammates every day, not only around campus but especially on the soccer field. I had four unforgettable years on the team and enjoyed many memories that I will never forget. I have been lucky enough to continue playing the sport I love in college and that great experience made pursuing a career in soccer that much more appealing.
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