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Kian Bensend ‘17 Recruiting Profile

  • Mission Heights Prep
  • Arroyo Grande , CA
  • Men's Soccer
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Kian Bensend's Men's Soccer Recruiting Profile
Club:
College of the Canyons
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
180
Dominant Foot:
Right
Age:
24
Prim. Position:
GK

Personal Statement

I took on a new challenge my junior and senior year of high school and moved to Casa Grande, Arizona to take part in the Real Salt Lake Academy program. Moving away helped me prepare for the challenge of  balancing school, soccer, self care, and homesickness early on. 


My experience out at RSL prepared me for my first year of college as I red-shirted at California State University of Sacramento. Just like any new team I struggled to adjust to the new environment but found that I fit in and played well throughout the year while earning a 3.79 GPA my first year. I competed in the spring against Real Salt Lake's USL team Real Monarchs, Reno FC, and local fan favorites Sacramento Republic FC. 


I feel I have been successful at my many accomplishments because I continue to challenge myself to work harder than many of my peers in school and on the field. The practice of working hard is what has built, and is continuing to build my character and define my work ethic.


Although soccer is my passion, school comes first, and that means working extra hard off the field, in the classroom and maintaining good study habits in order to keep receiving outstanding grades.  I have set high standards for myself, being determined to not only go to college, but to become the first generation in my family to graduate from a 4 year university, while fulfilling the dream to play college soccer. 


I have experienced many setbacks in my journey to playing at a 4 year university, but I am determined to get back on the pitch where I belong. 

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity:
  • 1 year
  • Varsity Starter:
  • 1 year
  • 2014 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #1
  • Team Awards:
    Conference 2nd Place, Shard minutes with another keeper. There was not persay a starter
  • 2013 Junior Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #1
  • Team Awards:
    Conference 2nd Place, I was honored to step in and practice with th varsity team and played 45 minutes in a home game filling in for the injured starter and second keeper.

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience:
  • 4 seasons
  • 2019 College of the Canyons (Community College)
  • Season Schedule
  • 2017 California State University Sacramento Men's Team (NCAA Division 1)
  • 2016 Real Salt Lake Academy (Academy U16)
  • Notes: I moved in January from Arroyo Grande, California to Real Salt Lake's residential academy located in Casa Grande, Arizona. I began playing with the Elite U16 over the Thanksgiving h with RSL in the Far West Regional League in the Las Vegas Thanksgiving Classic. We were victorious in all 6 games, with 4 shutouts, and only conceded 2 goals.
  • 2015 Central Coast Condors (Coast Soccer League /Gold North / Premier Leauge)
  • Notes: Central Coast Condors B99 since 2011. Team currently competes in the Coast Soccer League / Platinum/Rank CAS 33/ Region 4 117 / National 287 . Semi finalist in NHB Cup 2015. West Coast Classic 2015 Flight 2 Champions

Coach References

  • Other
  • Philip Marcellin
  • Position Coach
  • Ignacio Hernandez
  • Other
  • Michael Linenberger
  • Position Coach
  • Matt McDougall
  • Other
  • Mike Kraus/ RSL U16 Academy
  • High School Head Coach
  • Elisio Romero

Academics

Grades

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Test Scores

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High School Information

High School:
Mission Heights Prep
State:
ARIZONA
Phone:
5208369383

Academic Accomplishments

Honors Classes:
Yes. Completed Pre AP Literature in 2014-15 Currently taking Honors Film History 2016
AP Classes:
Yes. Currently taking 2015-2016: AP English AP Environmental Science Completed in 2014-2015 School Year: AP European History
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Award
    • California Scholarship Federation 2015 Honor Roll Freshman year to Present
  • Activity
    • 2013-2015 Active Member of Link Crew 2013-2015 Active member of Inter Act / Rotary and Sophmore Vice President 2014-2015 Enjoy being a part of Young Life
  • Activity
    • Christian Organization AVID

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Statistics

Statistic 2014 Varsity Te
Shutouts 3
Total Saves Not calculated. Socialsoccer.org
Goals Against Avg. 12
Saves % Not calculaed. Socialsoccer.org
 

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