Michael Santamaria '14 Recruiting Profile

I am a two year varsity starting place kicker for Athens Academy located in Athens, Georgia. I have earned all-region recognition both years that I have started. I am currently the sixth ranked 2014 kicker prospect in the nation with Chris Sailer Kicking. I am also the eighth ranked 2014 kicker prospect in the nation with Prokicker.com. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout my freshman and sophomore years. I am currently enrolled in four honors courses. Also I am an accomplished baseball player on the varsity team and have earned second team all-region honors. My plans are to use my athletic ability to attend a distinguished institution to prepare myself for the international business field. At the same time, I am a competitor at heart whom desires nothing but the very best of myself. I am a hard-working athlete who will do anything to help make my team successful both on and off the field.

"Michael is a very talented lefty kicker. He has strong leg and gets great lift on his ball. He is very smooth and consistent off the ground. Kicks well under pressure. Field goals are near the very top of his class. Kickoffs are outstanding. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Is going to be a fine D1 prospect." - Chris Sailer

Accomplishments:

Member of the Chris Sailer "Event Elite" 2012, 2013

2012 National Spring Event Kickoff Champion (Class of 2014)

2012 Underclassmen "Invite Only" Event Overall Champion

2012 Underclassmen "Invite Only" Event Kickoff Champion

2012 Underclassmen "Invite Only" Event Field Goal Champion

2012 Preseason All-State Team

2012 GACA All State Team

2012 All Area Team

2012 All Region Team

2013 Chris Sailer Kicking Nike Spring Camp Kickoff Champion

2013 Chris Sailer Kicking Nike Spring Camp Overall Champion