Name: John Charles Payne Position: Goal Keeper
Height: 6 Foot Weight: 195 Birthday: 9-1-85
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Club/Prep/High School: My club team was Javon and I played high school ball at Saint Xavier High School.
Personal: John Charles resides in Louisville KY. Son of John and Mary Ann Payne. Brother of older sister Sarah. Graduated from Saint Xavier high school in 2004.
Getting to know John...
Pregame Superstition: Put on the shoes and ready to play.
What is your favorite move on the field: I am a goalie, keeping the ball out of the net.
Favorite pre-game meal: Spaghetti
What is your most memorable soccer moment: Winning back to back state championships 02,03.
Who was your favorite coach and why?: Jose Z. my club coach.
What would you recommend to young players who want to become a professional athlete?: Work hard and listen to your coach.
Best part about being a professional athlete: Beginning able to play at the high level.
Favorite music group/artist: Jason Aldean
Favorite movie: Point Break, Knocked Up
Hobbies & Interests: Snow Boarding, Rock Climbing , Wake Boarding
Favorite movie quote: "Leave the gun save the canoli’s!!!" (Godfather)
Where is your favorite vacation spot?: The beach.
