2016: Played in the defense in 17 matches, starting seven...The coaching staff says he is strong, physically gifted, athletic, good leadership skills
2015: A starter at center back...Scored his first goal at the collegiate level when he got his head on Joey Zaremski's corner kick at Ohio Wesleyan.
Before Albion: Played basketball and soccer and participated in track at the varsity level at Jackson County Western High School...A central defender for the Panthers, he was a two-time all-Capital Area Athletic Association and all-county pick...He gained all-district, all-region and honorable mention all-state recognition his senior year...A National Honor Society member, he was a member of the select choir and a community service award winner.
Personal: A finance major with a minor in psychology...Lists selling items on eBay and playing video games as interests...Son of Mike and Martha Palmer...Both parents competed in cross country and track & field at the collegiate level.
The best part of the Albion men's soccer program: The brotherhood
The three words Mitch uses to describe his style of play: heart, work, intense