Rafael Ponce de Leon '22 Recruiting Profile
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Rafael Ponce de L...Personal Statement
Hey Coaches,
My name is Rafael Ponce de Leon and I am the starting varsity goalkeeper for The Pennington School for both my Freshman and Sophomore year and also play for PDA U17(playing up a year). What makes me stand out from the rest is my leadership ability and gaining respect from others. I have been a captain for 8 seasons in total and are a strong believer that leadership is key to a team win. Off the field what makes me different is my academic focus and my attitude towards others. I believe that I have a solid personality as I always look to include all, greet every person on campus, and being grateful for those in my life.
As far as my Achievements go:
- ODP Regional Camp 2017
-ICC Futures Cup, Representing NJ 2018
- US Youth National Team Camp 2018
-Pennington Boys Varsity Starter Honorable Mention Player( 2018-2019)
-Pennington Boys Varsity Starter Honorable Mention Player(2019-2020)
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-State
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-State
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2019 PDA U16 (Academy USSDA)
- 2018 PDA (Players Development Academy) (U15 USSDA)
- U15 USSDA
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Shutouts | 6 | 9 |
| Total Saves | 65 | 37 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. World History Honors Spanish Honors 4 AP SpanishAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP SpanishAwards and Activities
- Activities-History Club -Community Service Club
Top NCSA Athletes at The Pennington School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
