Introducing your own son is not easy, but I could say he is a restless spirit, working hard to find his own way as part of an increasingly changing world. Always interested in learning about everything around him, Álvaro has developed a deep learning ability. He has developed his own critical thinking, based on listening to and respecting others’ opinions.

He shows enormous creativity in Arts (drawing, writing, performing and dancing) and is a reliable friend, a natural leader when it comes to team work. Since early childhood he attended Escuela Walford, where he grew-up as a person learning the abilities he will need as an adult.

From a very early age he showed an interest in physical activities through games and activities addressed to improve his physical, social and emotional development. Álvaro started swimming at 6, competing in different championships from the age of 10 to 17. He also did some modern dance and hip-hop, and has been competing in his favorite sport, soccer, since he was 8.

He learned to play piano, creating his own melodies for a few years. He has also been keen on learning languages since he was very young and, after a 3-month exchange in Germany through Waldorf school when he was 15, he managed to communicate well in German and forged a lasting friendship with his German family.

I would say that Álvaro loves learning and being good at what he is learning. He graduated at High Schools with honors.

I remember him being 8, playing soccer probably for the first time, he played as a defender and wanted to try as goalkeeper. He did a one hand great save and he decided he wanted to be a goalkeeper forever. We have always considered that he has very good skills for playing in that position. He is very motivated now, playing the national under-19 league in Spain, working hard to improve his physical and technical skills and willing to become an student-athlete in the USA.

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