Joshua-Damian Kuykendall '18 Recruiting Profile

Bishop Alemany High SchoolMission Hills, CAMen's Soccer

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ClubValley United F.C.

Height6'1"

Weight160lbs

Age24

Primary PositionGoalkeeper

Secondary PositionCenter Back

Dominant FootRight

Mile Time5:20.0

2 Mile Time11:30.0

Video

2017 Highlights

Personal Statement

Hi, my name is Joshua-Damian Kuykendall, but I prefer to be called Josh. I am seventeen years old and I play goal keeper for my club team and center back for my high school team. I enjoy playing goalie but I will do whatever it takes to make the soccer roster. One of the reasons I enjoy playing goal keeper is I feel that it is an important position on the field, a captain if you will. Therefore, I feel I can handle the pressures and tough decisions that may come up on and off the field. I feel that I'm coach able, adaptable, hardworking and determined to succeed beyond high school. I am interested in studying sports medicine and or kinesiology in college as well as continuing my soccer career. Academics and athletics, in that order, are important to me and I take them serious.

Athletics

High School Information

2016 Junior Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #25
Individual Awards
Captain
Team Awards
Defensive player of the year
2015 Junior Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #25
Individual Awards
Captain
Team Awards
Defensive Player of the Year

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
3 seasons
2017 Valley United F.C. (Silver )
2016 Valley United F.C. (Silver)
2015 Patedores (Silver)

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
Brett Vorster

Events

Camp/Event
Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase
2/17/18 to 2/19/18
Saturday match #849, 2pm at Kellogg zaher #01. Saturday match #852, 720pm at Kellogg zaher #02. Sunday match #866, 12:40pm at Kellogg zaher. Sunday match #tbd
Camp/Event
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
7/29/17 to 7/30/17
Camp/Event
Albion Cup National Soccer Showcase Tournament
7/15/17 to 7/16/17
7/15/17 9:15 AM at University City High School Field #2 2:25 PM at University City High School #1 #969 7/16/17 10:30 AM at UCSD Muir Field #1
Camp/Event
College Soccer Exposure SoCal Camp
7/02/17 to 7/02/17
40 Yd. Dash = 4.75 sec......5-10-5 Pro Agility Drill = 4.26 sec.......Vertical Jump = 26.30
Camp/Event
RIVERSIDE MGFM Summer Classic
6/10/17 to 6/11/17
Camp/Event
Cerritos Memorial Challenge Cup
5/27/17 to 5/29/17
5/27/17 8am and 240pm at Ontario Soccer Park field 3. 5/28/17 8am at Silverlakes soccer complex field 17
Camp/Event
Exact Sports Combine/ Camp
5/21/17 to 5/21/17
Camp/Event
Westmont ID Camp
4/07/17 to 4/08/17
Camp/Event
U.C. Santa Cruz ID Camp
4/02/17 to 4/02/17
Camp/Event
Las Vegas Mayors Cup
2/18/17 to 2/20/17
Camp/Event
College Soccer Exposure SoCal Camp
12/18/16 to 12/18/16
Notes Lucas Champenois: Josh, I thought technically you were a good gk. Your set position is wide though which limits your mobility laterally. GK Technical Shot Stopping/Diving You have the ability to make some quality saves. If you can improve on your footwork and setting before the ball is struck, you will become more consistent with your shot stopping. Make sure you stay big and dive at a positive angle. By diving backwards, you do not cover the ground necessary to become an elite shot stopper. Crosses and High Balls You showed that you have a lot of potential when it comes to dealing with crosses. A lot of dealing with crosses is a mental game and you showed that you have the confidence to come for balls in your area. Make sure you aren’t getting caught in between. Be decisive and be a leader in the back. Make sure your starting position is correct and when you attack the ball and you attack it at the highest point. Also, when going back on a ball make sure you don’t get caught back pedaling, but rather cross over. Distribution You showed that you could hit a really good ball from the ground and air. You can always become more consistent. Make sure you work on receiving balls back to you from your defenders (1 and 2 touch). Work on a variety of punts (sidewinders, drop kicks, and punts). Also, when you are throwing the ball out to a defender give them directions after they receive the ball. GK Mentality Confidence You showed that you carry yourself with confidence. Don’t allow that to stop in a game. It can’t be 45 minutes or 60 minutes, it has to be 90 minutes. Even if you make a mistake, you have to continue to be a confidant Keeper. Focus/Concentration You did a great job of being focused all camp. Goalkeeping is a position where you cant let your mind wander and you could tell that your concentration was on point. Skill Test Player Score Group Best Group Average Group % 40 Yd. Dash 5.54 sec 4.8 sec 5.8 sec 88 %
Camp/Event
YVYSO-Spartans Cup
6/18/16 to 6/19/16

Training

Coerver Training and Ball Control
2 years
Goalie Training with Franklin Blanco
2 years
Coerver Goalkeeper Performance Academy
2 years
Goalkeeper Training with Brett Vorster
2 years
Basic Technique and Handling, Footwork, Mobility, positioning, Shot Stopping, Crosses and Distribution, Game Situations