Senior Madison Atkins started playing soccer when she was just eight years old. Watching the sports comedy “Kicking and Screaming” is what first inspired her to play. Atkins has worked hard throughout the years and even though she has yet to commit to a school, she has high hopes of playing college ball.
Atkins set a Yulee High School record this past season by scoring a total of 124 goals during her four years playing for the Lady Hornets. Atkins feels she is best at her ball control. She is able to cut the ball, hold on to it and distribute it well.
“I’ve learned from our coaches here at Yulee to never give up,” Atkins said. “Our motto this year was, ‘Don’t let good enough, be enough!’”
Atkins is a natural leader so it is no surprise that she is a captain of her team; she loves the responsibilities that come along with it. She works hard and leads by example not only on the field but in the classroom too. Atkins takes all AP and duel enrollment courses and currently has a GPA of 4.6. She is also the Senior Class Vice President, in NHS and the Beta Club.
Atkins still finds time to be involved with her community as well. She takes piano lessons and shares that knowledge by teaching younger children how to play. Atkins also plays piano for the worship band for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Atkins also partnered with the girls soccer team last year to collect cleats and other soccer equipment to send to a soccer 
mission in Uganda.
“Madison is well liked and respected by her peers and teachers at Yulee High School,” Head Coach Ashley Murray said. “I have been so lucky to have Madison on my soccer team these past four years. I can’t say enough good things about her.”
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My Biggest Fans
“My family is very supportive. They come to every single game. I am very lucky to have a family that is there for me with anything I need.”
North Florida/ Academic Athlete/ April 2015
Madison Atkins
Yulee High School
Yulee, FL
JESSICA BABCOCK
Yulee High School Senior Makes Positive Impact on Team, School and Community
