About me

Ypsilanti, Mich. - The game of soccer/football is the one thing I'm the most passionate about, and you probably won't find someone in the U.S.A that is not already on television, as in-depth with it as I am. My name is Blake Meakin, I'm 20 years old, and as of just a few years ago, I've become deeply involved in the beautiful game of soccer. Ever since I became interested in sports, I've wanted to do something that would involve that in my life. Soccer is what caught me, in particular Everton F.C. of the English Premier League, and I am as passionate about them, as any american is about their NFL team. I watch every game they play, either on television, or on the internet, as not many games are broadcasted on American television. I also watch almost every game that is shown on television here, either on Fox Soccer Channel, GolTV, or an ESPN channel, and watch the in-depth analysis shows they do on a daily basis, similar to our Sportscenter, and when I'm talking to someone from Europe about the game, after a few minutes of them asking me questions, they realize I actually DO know what I am talking about, and take me seriously.

I began writing when I started college at Schoolcraft, and wrote for the Plymouth Whalers for a few years, sharpening my journalism skills, and it really helped me become a better writer. I hope from this class, to improve even more with my writing skills, and to become the best possible writer I can be when I'm done with school, and am ready to get into a profession.

I grew up in Northville and played sports throughout high school, and when I first started college, which is when I got into journalism, as it was the one thing I was always really good at. If something involves sports, I automatically become more interested in what I'm doing, as I get bored very easily. My dream job someday, is to either be a big time reporter or journalist for soccer, or to be on a television program or talk show, giving my opinion and analysis on certain subjects.