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Dennis Mejia ‘18 Recruiting Profile

  • Oyster Bay High School
  • OYSTER BAY, NY
  • Men's Soccer
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Dennis Mejia's Men's Soccer Recruiting Profile
Club:
Long Island Rough Riders (NY)
Height:
5'10"
Weight:
150
Dominant Foot:
Right
Age:
23
Prim. Position:
GK
Mile Time
5:30.0
2 Mile Time
11:00.0

Personal Statement

From an early age, I spent time on soccer fields. My uncle used to bring me down to the field and I would watch the men play, occasionally joining in. However, it was not until I began to play intramural soccer, when I was 4, that I began to develop a very real passion and love of the beautiful game. This love started with the friends I made on the pitch, friendships that carried over off the field. It was the impact of the game and these friends, young men I consider brothers, that helped shape who I am today. I eventually learned that the same drive I have to be a better soccer player can also be used in the classroom. The focus on the field I developed has served me well as I continually push myself to be a better student. As a goalie, I developed leadership skills and communication skills that have given me confidence. This confidence, leadership, drive and growth I have made has increased my chances of being a winning soccer player and exemplary student.

I have developed goals for myself both on the field and off. First, and perhaps most important, I want to graduate high school with a high GPA while developing my soccer abilities. I want to be the true definition of a scholar athlete. Doing this will increase the chance that I will put myself in a position to select the college that is the best fit for me. I want to be able to study sports medicine in college with the hopes of becoming a physical trainer. This path was cemented for me this past year when I faced what was, fortunately, my first real obstacle in my soccer career. In a game I was involved in a serious collision where I developed a concussion. Waiting for the clearance from the doctor was agonizing because I did not want to miss any games. I paid special attention to what the doctors were doing as they were treating me as that is the career path I want for myself. I had to miss our next game, however, I was still with my team, cheering them on from the bench, helping to direct the defense and make adjustments for the goalie at halftime. I feel that my enthusiasm for the game makes me a better leader and teammate, and someone who is ready to take the next step and make an impact on the collegiate level.

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity:
  • 3 years
  • Varsity Starter:
  • 3 years
  • 2017 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #1
  • Individual Awards:
    1st Team All-County, Captain, All-Star Game MVP
  • 2016 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #1
  • Individual Awards:
    Captain , 1st Team All-Conference
  • Team Awards:
    Conference 3rd Place
  • Season Schedule
  • 2015 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #1
  • Individual Awards:
    1st Team All-Conference
  • Team Awards:
    2nd in preseason tournament

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience:
  • 4 seasons
  • 2017 Long Island Rough Riders (NY) (Super-Y League)
  • Notes: North Atlantic B Division
  • Season Schedule
  • 2017 Oyster Bay Rough Riders (EDP)
  • Notes: Mens U18 1999 Premier North 1
  • Season Schedule
  • 2016 Long Island Rough Riders (NY) (Super-Y League)
  • Notes: http://www.sylsoccer.com/page/show/2446966-long-island-rr-u16-boys-
  • Season Schedule
  • 2016 Oyster Bay Rough Riders (EDP)
  • Notes: Boys U16 MAPS Elite North 3
  • Season Schedule

Coach References

  • Private Coach
  • Marcelo Correa
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Emmanuel Defreitas
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Al Meneses
  • High School Head Coach
  • Brian Donohue

Additional Sports

  • Track
  • F
  • 5 Years
  • Varsity Team
  • All Conference (Winter and Spring), 6th Overall in Nassau County (110m Hurdles), 2nd place in All-State Qualifiers (110m Hurdles)

Academics

Grades

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Test Scores

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High School Information

High School:
Oyster Bay High School
State:
NEW YORK
Phone:
(516) 624-6524

Academic Accomplishments

Honors Classes:
Yes. Chemistry honors Earth Science LOTE (1 year ahead): Spanish 2H,3H,4H, College College English FITNESS 2: EXERCISE SCIENCE (COLLEGE LEVEL)
AP Classes:
Yes. AP World History AP United States History AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Government
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Activity
    • Peer Partners

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Statistics

Statistic 2017 Varsity Te
Shutouts 4
Total Saves 115
Goals Against Avg. 15
Saves % 88.5%
 

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