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Luke Groothoff '18 Recruiting Profile
ClubSeacoast United Maine Mariners U19 (98'/99')
Height5'10"
Weight170lbs
Age25
Primary PositionAttacking Midfielder
Secondary PositionDefensive Midfielder
Dominant FootRight
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2016 Highlights
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2014 HighlightsPersonal Statement
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Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #10
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, Captain, Maine Sunday Telegram Player of the Year, Class B Player of the Year, USC All New-England, USC All-American
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, State Champs, Ranked #23 nationally by United Soccer Coaches, Regional Champs, Ranked #3 in New England, #23 nationally by United Soccer Coaches
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #10
Individual Awards
- USC All-New England, Class B State Player of the Year, Maine Sunday Telegram State Team, Captain, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Ranked #8 in New England (NSCAA), Brady Cup Champions (record 7th time), State Champs, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs, Conference Champs
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #20
Individual Awards
- Western Maine All-Academic Team, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Ranked #9 in New England (NSCAA), ranked #25 nationally (MaxPreps), Brady Cup Champions (record 6th in a row), Regional Champs, State Champs
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
- Led conference in assists, 3rd in conference goals, Led DIII in assists, 4th in DIII goals, One of 2 freshmen to start
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place, Moved to DII league, RVC is DIII size
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2017 Seacoast United Maine Mariners U19 (98'/99') (Premier)
- 2015 Seacoast United (USSDA Academy)
- Trained and played as a Development Player (not full time due to distance from practice). Started in matches against teams like Montreal Impact, NY Red Bulls, and Beachside SC
- 2015 Seacoast United - Maine (Premier)
- Jefferson Cup, Potomac Memorial Tournament, PA Classics Mid-Atlantic Cup. http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/team_prev.aspx?teamid=360763
- 2014 Santa Rosa United (CA) (Premier)
- Captain, NPL National Finals (Greensboro, NC), San Diego Surf Cup, Norcal NPL Winter League Champions (undefeated), USCS West Regional Champions, Northern California Spring Showcase Champions, 2nd in NPL Champions league
- 2013 Marin FC (Premier)
- Guest played at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, largest youth soccer tournament in the world. Final 16 out of 183 teams in age bracket. Didn't concede a goal until an 0-2 loss to professional academy Hammarby IF. Also was Quarter-finalist at the Cup No. 1 in Frederickshavn, Denmark.
- 2013 Santa Rosa United (Premier)
- Captain, NPL Fall League Champions, NPL Winter League Champions, NPL Champions League Champions (undefeated), California Cup Champions, Northern California Spring Showcase Finalists, NorCal State Cup Semi-finalists, Placer United Boys Cup Semi-finalists, San Diego Surf Cup Quarter-finalists, Ranked #1 in Northern California
- 2012 Santa Rosa United (Premier)
- Captain
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Josh Thornton
- Club Coach
- Adrian Dubois
- High School Head Coach
- Mike Hagarty
- Club Coach
- Kurt Swanbeck
- Club Coach
- Iain Scott (Seacoast Academy)
- Club Coach
- Kelcey Chaidez
- Private Coach
- Justin Selander
Events
- Camp/Event
- Mad Dog Tournament
- 6/24/17 to 6/25/17
- Camp/Event
- Messiah College ID Camp
- 6/16/17 to 6/17/17
- Camp/Event
- GPS Memorial Day Tournament
- 5/26/17 to 5/29/17
- Camp/Event
- Jefferson Cup
- 3/31/17 to 4/02/17
- Camp/Event
- PA Classics Mid-Atlantic Cup
- 6/25/16 to 6/26/16
- Finalist
- Camp/Event
- Potomac Memorial Day Showcase
- 5/28/16 to 5/30/16
- Won our group stage and the cross bracket final with a record of 3-0-1.
- Camp/Event
- Jefferson Cup
- 3/11/16 to 3/13/16
- Won all three games with Seacoast United
- Camp/Event
- Northern California Spring Showcase
- 3/07/15 to 3/08/15
- Champions. 3-0-1 overall record
- Camp/Event
- Las Vegas Mayor's International Showcase
- 2/14/15 to 2/16/15
- Camp/Event
- San Diego Surf Cup
- 8/01/14 to 8/04/14
- Camp/Event
- National Premier Leagues (NPL) National Finals
- 7/10/14 to 7/14/14
- Camp/Event
- Gothia Cup
- 7/14/13 to 7/21/13
- The world's largest youth soccer tournament with over 1600 teams from 70 countries. Made it to the round of 16, without giving up a goal until our 0-2 loss to professional academy Hammarby IF. Finished 13th out of 183 teams in age group.
- Camp/Event
- Cup No. 1
- 7/08/13 to 7/13/13
- Quarter-finalists (lost in penalties)
Training
- Striker Training
- 2 years
- Private training with Justin Selander, former professional player and current coach for the NorCal PDP State Team and Santa Rosa United. Training focused on finishing (inside box, outside box, volleys, one touch, turning with back to goal, etc.)
- Private Training
- 1 year
- Private training with Ralph Montes. Focused on ball handling.
- Cary On Fitness
- 2 years
- Speed, power, and agility training with private trainer Cary Hiner
Additional Sports
- Lacrosse
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Track
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Maine Class B State Finals 3rd Place in the 800m with a time of 2:03.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 Seacoast Unite | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 Seacoast Unite | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| Assists | 8 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Games Played | 17 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 21 |
| Statistic | 2014 Santa Rosa Uni | 2013 Santa Rosa Uni |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 12 |
| Assists | 10 | 10 |
| Games Played | 31 | 58 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Physics, AP Calculus AB, AP English LiteratureRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh Honors (all grades), Awana Timothy Award, Piano Certificate of Merit Levels 1-4 (stopped doing CM in 2013)
- ActivitiesSanta Rosa Touche Speech and Debate Club, Piano (8 years), FCA Leader, Yarmouth Student Ambassador, Community Service: Awana Student Leader (2 years), Community Service: Volunteer at the Chebeague Island School, Student Hiring Interview Panel, Work experience: USSF Referee