Michael Santamaria '14 Recruiting Profile
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Practice on 4/2/13Personal Statement
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
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2012 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
Individual Awards
- Preseason All-State Class A Kicker, 1st Team All-Region, 2nd Team All-Area, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- Regional Chanmps
- 2011 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 2nd Team All-Area
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Michael Gunn
- Private Coach
- Chris Sailer
- Private Coach
- Todd Peterson
- Private Coach
- Rocky Willingham
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2012 Chris Sailer Kicking National Spring Event
- I won the kickoff competition for my class and qualified for Chris Sailer's "Event Elite".
- Camp/Event
- 2012 Chris Sailer Kicking "Top 12/Event Elite Camp"
- I finished in the final four of the field goal competition which was among the top twelve kickers of the class of 2013. I made multiple 55 yard field goals on this day.
- Camp/Event
- 2012 Chris Sailer Kicking "Underclassmen Invitational"
- At this camp I not only won the Kickoff and a field goal competition but also the entire camp. This camp consisted of the best underclassmen in America. I made a 57 yard field goal off of the ground on this day.
- Camp/Event
- 2013 Chris Sailer Kicking Georgia Nike Spring Event
- On this day I won both the kickoff competition and overall camp. I made multiple 50+ yard field goals on this day.
- Camp/Event
- Prokicker.com
- I am currently ranked 8th in the nation with Prokicker.com for the graduating class of 2014. http://www.prokicker.com/rankings/junior/kickers
- Camp/Event
- Chris Sailer Kicking
- I am currently ranked 6th in the nation with Chris Sailer Kicking for the graduating class of 2014. Also I am a member of Chris Sailer's "Event Elite". http://www.chrissailerkicking.com/player-profiles/3305/PlayerProfile.html
Training
- 2012 Chris Sailer Kicking National Spring Event
- 1 year
- I won the kickoff competition for my class and qualified for Chris Sailer's "Event Elite".
- 2012 Chris Sailer Kicking "Top 12/Event Elite Camp"
- 1 year
- I finished in the final four of the field goal competition which was among the top twelve kickers of the class of 2013. I made multiple 55 yard field goals on this day.
- 2012 Chris Sailer Kicking "Underclassmen Invitational"
- 1 year
- At this camp I not only won the Kickoff and a field goal competition but also the entire camp. This camp consisted of the best underclassmen in America. I made a 57 yard field goal off of the ground on this day.
- 2013 Chris Sailer Kicking Georgia Nike Spring Event
- 1 year
- On this day I won both the kickoff competition and overall camp. I made multiple 50+ yard field goals on this day.
- Chris Sailer Kicking
- 2 years
- I am currently ranked 6th in the nation with Chris Sailer Kicking for the graduating class of 2014. Also I am a member of Chris Sailer's "Event Elite". http://www.chrissailerkicking.com/player-profiles/3305/PlayerProfile.html
- Prokicker.com
- 1 year
- I am currently ranked 8th in the nation with Prokicker.com for the graduating class of 2014. http://www.prokicker.com/rankings/junior/kickers
Statistics
| Statistic | 2012 Varsity Team | 2011 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 12 | 11 |
| Recovered fumbles | 1 | 1 |
| Average kickoff distance | 66.1 yards | 61.7 yards |
| Extra points/attempts | 44/45 | 13/13 |
| Field goals/attempts | 5/8 | 7/9 |
| Long field goal | 46 | 38 |
| Touchback percentage | 56% | 48% |
| Tackles | 5 | 1 |
| Forced fumbles | 1 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Math 1, Honors English 9, Honors Physical Science, Honors Biology, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Chemistry, Honors U.S. History, Honors Spanish 2Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP GovernmentRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars
- ActivitiesHabitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, Athens Youth Leadership, National Youth Leadership Conference on Medicine, Senior Class Vice President
Top NCSA Athletes at Athens Academy
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
