East Kentwood Soccer: EK in the News: 2008 Women - East Kentwood's Morgan Britt is more than a soccer star

2008 Women - East Kentwood's Morgan Britt is more than a soccer star

Thursday, April 3, 2008

The last thing East Kentwood soccer player Morgan Britt wants to be known as is one-dimensional.

The senior, who will play at Central Michigan next season on scholarship, said she tries to keep her priorities straight.

Toward that end, Britt has a 3.7 grade point average, she coached for two years in the Kentwood Soccer Club and she works at the Falcons' offseason camps. She also is active at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, including participating in the church's 30-hour famine program as well as weekend retreats.

Don't get her wrong, Britt loves soccer. It takes that type of devotion to play in what she estimates is nearly 200 offseason club and high school games since her freshman year and has earned high praise from East Kentwood coach John Conlon, who said Britt is among the best soccer players in school history.

But there is more to life, Britt said. At East Kentwood, she is involved in student council and works in the student volunteer program.

"I like to give back," said Britt, an all-stater who has scored more than 40 career goals as a Falcon. "I feel like I'm really blessed. God is No. 1 with me, and I feel like he's given me all I have. So I want to give back."

Britt said setting priorities allows her to give back. She said God comes first, then family, education and soccer.

"I love it. If I didn't have all four, I wouldn't be where I'm at," said Britt, who chose Central Michigan over Michigan State, Iowa and Grand Valley State.

Prioritizing leaves her more than enough time for what she enjoys, she said.

That is a philosophy her parents encouraged years ago. It also is what has helped her become one of the best Division 1 soccer players in the state.

While some athletes would be burned out after playing nearly 200 games in four years, Britt, who helped the West Michigan Fire club team to last fall's state finals, said she still loves the game and looks forward to Central Michigan.

"I think every athlete goes through times when they're down, times that they don't want to go to practice or play," she said. "But I couldn't give this up. I love it too much.

"I know there will come a day when I can't play. So I make sure I cherish every moment now when I am playing."