Colin Welsh '21 Recruiting Profile

Blue Valley West High SchoolOverland Park, KSMen's Soccer

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ClubSporting Kansas City (MLS) Academy - Developmental Player

Height6'2"

Weight205lbs

Age21

Primary PositionGoalkeeper

Secondary PositionGoalkeeper

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Personal Statement

It is with great thought and consideration that after three years with the University of Memphis that I have decided to enter into the transfer portal. I did not take this decision lightly, but after speaking with my coaches, mentors and family I felt that in order to meet my academic and athletic goals that this was a decision that had to be made. I am extremely appreciative of the opportunities, experiences and lessons that I have taken from my time at Memphis and I will use all that I have learned to build upon that as I move on to another collegiate program.

Presently, I am looking to compete at a high-level, in a highly-competitive conference with a program that I can be an immediate impact player. I feel that I can bring leadership, competitiveness and a depth of experience having been a starter for all three years of my collegiate career and competed in two NCAA tournaments. During my time at Memphis I earned several AAC honors and recognitions and for the last two of my three years, our team made program history with its NCAA tournament appearances. I look forward to being able to perform and contribute on a similar level with the next team that I play for.

Thank you and please feel free to text me at 913-337-5844. I am looking to begin with my new program in the Spring semester.

Here is link to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@colinwelshgk

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
2 years
2023 Club/Travel Team
Starter
Individual Awards
AAC Goalkeeper of the Week
2022 Club/Travel Team
Starter
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference, United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Team; AAC Second Team All-Conference, AAC Goalkeeper of the Week (x4); AAC Weekly Honor Roll
2021 Club/Travel Team
Starter
Individual Awards
AAC All Rookie Team
2020 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #50
Individual Awards
United Soccer Coaches All America Honorable Mention, United Soccer Coaches All-Central (Midwest) Team, Save Percentage State Leader, Runner-Up Saves Leader All State, All Metro 2nd Team, All State 2nd Team, Eastern Kansas League Goalkeeper of the Year
Team Awards
Undefeated in regular season. , Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #50
Individual Awards
All State 6A Goalkeeper of the Year, All State Saves Leader, Top Draw Soccer State All Star Team, Elite Team - Best of Kansas Preps 2020, 6A EKL Goalkeeper of the Year, 6A All State First Team, Team Captain, School Record for most saves in a season
Team Awards
Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps, Regional Chanmps, State 2nd Place,
2017 Varsity Team
Jersey: #50
Team Awards
State Chanmps, Regional Chanmps
2017 Junior Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #50
Individual Awards
Played Varsity as well, starting 5 out of 6 Varsity games played. And was on the 6A State Championship team., Played Varsity as well, starting 5 out of 6 varsity games played. And was on the 6A State Championship team.
Team Awards
State Chanmps, Regional Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps, Conference Chanmps

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
7 seasons
2020 Sporting Blue Valley Academy (D1)
2020 Sporting Kansas City (MLS) Academy - Developmental Player (Academy)
2020 USYS ODP Regional Team (Midwest) (Regional)
2019 Sporting BV Academy 02 and 03 (D1)
2019 National Save of the Year Nominee - US Youth Soccer Association 2019 KSYSA Save of the Year Winner
2018 Sporting BV Academy 02 and 03 Teams (D1)
2017 ODP Kansas State and Region II Pool Player
2017 Sporting Kansas City Academy - Developmental Player (Academy)
Sporting Academy DP 2015-2017. Left to play high school soccer.

Coach References

Position Coach
Darrin MacLeod, Sporting KC II USL Goal Keeper Coarch
Position Coach
Remco De Jong - University of Memphis GK Coach
Other
Richard Mulrooney - University of Memphis Head Coach

Events

Camp/Event
Blue Chip Showcase
4/23/21 to 4/25/21
Competing on the Sporting Blue Valley Academy '03 team.
Camp/Event
Players College Showcase
3/12/21 to 3/14/21
Competing on the Sporting Blue Valley Academy '03 team.
Camp/Event
Disney Boys Soccer Showcase
12/27/20 to 12/31/20
I will be competing in this on the Sporting Blue Valley Academy '03 team.
Camp/Event
2020 USYS ODP Inter-Regional Event (Cancelled due to Covid)
11/19/20 to 11/23/20
Colin was identified as one the top 36 players in the mid-west region to compete in the Inter-Regional Event where Regional Teams will compete against each other.
Camp/Event
Sporting Kansas City Academy Training Camp
7/10/20 to 7/12/20
Closed camp for Sporting Kansas City Academy players. Goalies had four sessions in three days. Goalies trained with Darrin MacCleod, Academy GK coach.
Camp/Event
Sporting Kansas City Academy Training Camp
6/26/20 to 6/28/20
Closed camp for Sporting Kansas City Academy players. Goalies had four sessions in three days. Goalies trained with Darrin MacCleod, Academy GK coach. Also in attendance were Alec Dufty, Sporting Kansas City (MLS) GK coach and Mitch Hildebrandt, Sporting Kansas City II (USL) GK coach.
Camp/Event
Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase
2/15/20 to 2/17/20
Played one year up with Sporting Blue Valley Academy '02
Camp/Event
Disney Boys Soccer Showcase
12/27/19 to 12/31/19
Played one year up with the Sporting Blue Valley Academy '02 team. Played first half each game and had clean sheet the whole weekend. No goals scored against in four games.
Camp/Event
Adidas FC Dallas College Showcase
3/02/19 to 3/03/19
Camp/Event
2018 Inter-regional ODP Showcase (Region II)
2/17/18 to 2/19/18
Playing two years up for the 2001 Kansas team.
Camp/Event
2017 Region II ODP ID Camp (Invitation Only)
7/05/17 to 7/09/17

Training

Private Goalie Training
2 years
First personal goalkeeper coach was Jon Kempin, formerly of Sporting Kansas City and currently with Columbus Crew SC. Contact information available upon request.
Darren MacLeod
2 years
Private GK Coach
Private Goalkeeper Training
2 years
I continued my personal goalie training sessions with Darrin MacLeod formerly of Swope Park Rangers (USL) and North Carolina FC (USL). Currently he is the goalkeeper coach for Sporting KC Academy.
Private Goalkeeper Training
2 years
I am continuing to train with a personal GK trainer through Juan Pablo Riesco and Shawn Forcellini.

Statistics

Statistic	2023 Club/Travel Te	2022 Club/Travel Te	2021 Club/Travel Te	2020 Varsity Team	2019 Varsity Team	2019 Sporting BV Ac
Shutouts	2	6	2	6 out of 14 games played		2019 National Save of the Year Nominee - US Youth Soccer Association
Total Saves	32	77	32	150	172 plus 5 PK saves (School Record)	2019 KSYSA Save of the Year
Goals Against Avg.	1.11	1.29	1.11	0.94	1.35
Saves %	0.744	0.755	0.744	.920 (Best Save Percentage in Kansas for 2020 season)	.856
Games Played					20