Derek Vacha '14 Recruiting Profile
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Team USA Kicker D...Personal Statement
My name is Derek Vacha. My hometown is Columbus Ohio. This year i will be attending Cabrillo College in Aptos CA, a JUCO school and will be eligible for NCAA play at the end of the academic year. In high school I started Varsity my first year and attained all district honors. I have been a place kicker, and kickoff specialist for five years, and a punter for one. I am a very dedicated athlete that hasn't quite gotten noticed yet. I red shirted at Notre Dame College a NCAA Division 2 school in South Euclid, Ohio. The school proved too expensive even with a football scholarship and I had to leave. Since transferring, I have played on a club team called the Columbus Gladiators, and went to Europe for Team USA for the Inaugural Euro American Challenge as the youngest player on the team at 19 years old. The event drew 40,000 spectators and we competed against Team Europe. The result was 34-7 USA Victory.I am extremely coachable and can play in any special teams system. I believe I have the skills to compete at a very high level I just need a football program to bring my dedication, skills, and leadership to.
SPECIAL TEAMS IDEOLOGY (Very flexible to programs with different special teams systems.) :
Kickoffs
Get the ball behind the five and in front of -3 yards deep with a 3.75-4.1 hang time to the left, middle, and right to allow my kickoff team to get to the returner before they reach the 20.
Field Goals
100% 40 yards and in
I want the ball in big situations and have the confidence and skill to be comfortable in the highest pressure of kicks.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2011 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region, State Record: 2nd most Extra Points in Ohio (12)
Team Awards
- Regional Chanmps, State 3rd Place, Final Four in D6 playoffs
- 2010 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #86
Team Awards
- Regional Chanmps, State 3rd Place
- 2009 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #85
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2013 Columbus Gladiators
- Adult Amateur Team in Columbus Ohio. Pay to Play system so I keep my NCAA eligibility.
- 2012 Columbus Gladiators
- First Year player (All-Star selection). Was not able to participate.
- 2011 notre dame college of OH (NCAA D-2)
- Red-Shirt Freshman. Attained my transfer release form in 2011.
Coach References
- Strength
- Chuck Gresham
- Private Coach
- Coach Doug Chavis
- Private Coach
- Arron Pettrey
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2012 GDFL ALL-STAR GAME Selection (National Chmpionship Weekend)
- Did Not Participate
- Camp/Event
- Euro American Challenge
- Team USA, Youngest Player to Participate, Located in Warsaw, Poland, 40,000 in attendance, 34-7 USA Victory
Training
- D1 Columbus
- 2 years
- http://www.d1columbus.com
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- 3 Time All League, MVP, Christian Testimony/Leadership, MVP
- Track
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- League Champion in High Jump, Long Jump, 3200m, 1600m, 800m, 4x400m Relay. Regional Finals in 1600 finished 12.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2013 Columbus Gladi |
|---|---|
| Games played | 3 |
| Average kickoff distance | 67.4 Yards |
| Extra points/attempts | 8/8 |
| Touchback percentage | 47% |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2.5 College GPA (NCAA ELIGIBLE) Have Raised my GPA .2 each semester since my freshman year.
- ActivitiesEagle Scout, Spanish Club, Invisible Children's Club
Top NCSA Athletes at Grove City Christian School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
