Zachary Mannices '23 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing soccer since 7 years old starting out on the local rec team.  It is a big part of my life and something I possibly want to pursue in the future depending on how my life develops over the next few years.  People tend to make a plan for their life and do their best to stick to it, but in most instances, life never works out as planned. You need to adjust over time, adapt to new conditions and reset your plans in order to achieve success.  My current plan is to continue excelling academically so I can assure a successful future, regardless of how my plans work out with college selections, soccer, or my current status.

What makes me a great candidate ACADEMICALLY?:  In short, I am one of the highest ranked students in class due to hard work and dedication.

1. I am incredibly focused on school work and maintaining my A+ grade status.  

2. I am in the Gifted Students program.

3. Part of my curriculum is STEM where I have excelled and maintained an A+ average.

4. My GPA is typically above a 4.5+, currently at 4.67.

5. Ranked 1 out of 358 students in class. 

6. I firmly believe that a gifted student-athlete reflects well for any school they attend. 

What makes me a great candidate ATHLETICALLY?:

1. Selected for the Ches-Mont All-Team since Freshman year of high school.  (uncommon for a freshman to be selected - reflective of my abilities as seen by high school coaches I have played for and against)

2. Nominated for upcoming Scholar-All American award 

3. Starting Center Back for High School Varsity Soccer Team (1st time in school history where a freshman was a starter on the Varsity Team.

4 Numerous Championship Tournaments played and won with my Travel Team for the last 5 years.

5. Overseas training with the Southampton FC Trainers in England.

6. Trained with Barca Residency Camp in Casa Grande, AZ learning the FC Barcelona style of play.

7. Ability to read the field of play better than anyone. The amazing training I have had with my club teams, the Southampton Saints trainers and the FC Barcelona trainers has developed this skill and has allowed me to dominate on the field.

8. Incredible passion for the game. I have played with bruised ribs, a broken nose (twice), a severely cut eye (both eyes on separate occasions), a bruised chest cavity, and other painful injuries without hesitation.  

9. I am proud, tough, strong, dedicated athlete who will give 200% all the time. 

10. Understands different soccer positions and can play in any needed position on the field.