During the summer of his U11 year, Tarik Gazko, a former ’96 Kicker, was introduced to Brazil through a MKFC team trip. Inspired by the experience, Tarik returned to Brazil last summer and trained there for two months. This fall, however, Tarik moved away from his family in New Jersey to live by himself in Aguas de Lindoia, in the state of Sao Paolo, so every day of his life he could engage in the great soccer culture and challenging level of play that is only found in Brazil.

Below is a video of Tarik taken during an individual training session in Brazil. The club is very proud of Tarik for his dedication to soccer and for following his dream.