Cremaschi Signing Marks Latest Development Pathway Success

“I think as a young club, the work within the Academy, from the staff and all the coaches, they do a tremendous job. They work tirelessly every day to understand the big picture, in terms of us trying to get players through to the First Team. I think the next step for the Club is to have somebody from South Florida play regularly for the First Team. There’s no reason Benja can’t be one of the first to do so,” added Inter Miami CF II head coach Darren Powell.

Academy Director Craig Dalrmple also noted that Cremaschi’s demeanor and dedication are what allowed him to pass through the Club’s development pathway so quickly, and make him an exemplary figure for the Club’s other young players.

“When we recruit, we look for players to come in and take advantage of all the resources we can provide as a Club: competition, training, extracurricular activities, our holistic approach. Benja’s just come in and soaked that all up. He’s been open-minded and tried to put the best version of himself forward in every training session and every match, whether he’s playing with the U-17s, Second Team, or training with the First Team. He’s always just in it to win it. He’s a good role model for some of the younger players in the Academy,” said Dalrymple.

Each of the members of the Club’s staff who have spent considerable time with the young midfielder cited those same attributes as the characteristics that helped Cremaschi arrive at this moment, and ones they hope to see in future Homegrown signings.

“I think Benja’s biggest strength is his mentality. It doesn’t matter what game it is, or if it’s training, he always gives the maximum. He wants to learn. Every game he plays, he has a positive mentality and competes really well. That mentality has also helped him off the pitch, he’s a leader who tries to help his teammates do their best for the team,” said U-17 head coach Javier Morales.

“What you’ve seen with Benja is the ability to compete in every exercise, every game, and by doing that he’s able to impact the game with his skillset..He’s a very humble young man. Going into a new environment he’s able to connect with his teammates and he shows that and expresses himself on the field and leads by example every day,” said Powell.

“His core qualities match those of Inter Miami’s values. The ambition, collaboration, excellence, he kind of embodies those attributes. His approach to daily training, his approach to being a competitor in games, it always shines through. He gives his best effort all the time which is one of the reasons he’s maximizing his potential,” added Dalrymple.