John Matlock '23 Recruiting Profile
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Hello, my name is John Matlock. I am a starter for the MLS Next team, Alexandria Soccer. I am the youngest child in an active duty military family. I moved from South Korea to Arlington, Virginia, summer 2021 and have attended 9 schools.
I am left-foot dominant. I play Left Back + Center Mid for my MLS team. I play Left Wing on Varsity high school (6A).
I have been playing soccer since I was four years old. I started in Germany, on a German team, and joined my first American team when I was 8. I have continued to play on clubs in Texas, Virginia, Hawaii, and South Korea. I was selected for ODP in Texas, Virginia and New Mexico. Due to military moves, I have attended three high schools and played Varsity soccer each year. Most recently in South Korea where I was selected team Captain and voted MVP by my team members.
My GPA is 3.93. I am currently taking 4 AP classes for a total of 10 in my high school career. I have also taken 4 years of a language.
In addition to soccer I am an Eagle Scout, a member of National Honor Society, and I have been involved in various school clubs including Student Council and the Student Ambassador program.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #16
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- Varsity Team MVP
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, Far East Division Champions (Asia), Conference Champs
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2022 Alexandria Soccer Association (MLS Next )
- 2021 KORAM (Korean American Club Soccer) (Club)
- The only travel soccer club in South Korea for American students - coached in English.
- 2018 Cosmos, El Paso TX (A Team)
- 2017 Alexandria Soccer Association (Red team/ A Team)
- State Cup Quarterfinalists, Ranked #3 nationally in Futsal, Starter for both teams.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Iain Langstone
- Travel / Club Coach
- Peja Ilic
- Travel / Club Coach
- Chris Arnold
- High School Head Coach
- Coach JP
- High School Head Coach
- John Gallegos
Events
- Camp/Event
- Washington and Lee Soccer Camp
- 8/12/22 to 8/13/22
- Camp/Event
- ID Camp
- 8/07/22 to 8/07/22
- Camp/Event
- Exact Sport Camp
- 7/20/22 to 7/22/22
- Camp/Event
- PPA ID Camp
- 7/08/22 to 7/10/22
- Camp/Event
- ID Camp
- 7/07/22 to 7/07/22
- Camp/Event
- ID Sports MidAtlantic Boys Residential Camp
- 6/24/22 to 6/26/22
- Camp/Event
- Virginia Tech ID Camp
- 6/18/22 to 6/19/22
- Camp/Event
- George Washington Soccer Camp
- Camp/Event
- William and Mary ID Camp
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Varsity Starter
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Korea Department of Defense School: Sophomore Honors: English El Paso, Texas: Freshman Honors: Geometry, English, Biology.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Senior (4): AP English, AP Biology, AP Government, AP Calculus Junior (4): AP English, AP United States History, AP Computer Science, AP Psychology Sophomore (1): AP World history (scored 3 on AP exam) Freshman (1): AP Human Geography (scored 4 on AP exam)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society; Inducted Fall 2020; Humphreys High School Sophomore year: 1 Advanced Placement Class + 1 Honors Course Freshman year: 1 Advanced Placement Class + 4 Honors Courses College Board: AP World Geography Test Score 4, AP World History Test Score 3. National Junior Honor Society Member; Inducted Spring 2018
- ActivitiesSophomore Class Student Council Representative, Humphreys High School, Camp Humphreys, South Korea Leadership: • Eagle Scout project dedicated to education enrichment of El Paso youth, completed March 2020. Planned, Coordinated and led all volunteer work efforts in excess of 40 hours. Eagle Scout rank approved + awarded July 2020. • Co-Captain Humphreys High School Varsity Soccer Team • Representative for the Chapin High School Ambassador Program: designed to welcome, guide and support all newly enrolled peer students. • Elected by Boy Scout peers to serve as Patrol Leader. Service: • Boy Scout 21 Merit Badges • Texas: State Park Clean Up; Virginia: Alexandria City, “Four Mile Run” Fall Clean Up, and “Jones Point Park” Spring Clean Up • Virginia: “Art on the Avenue” Administrative Support Service Project • Community Technology Gather and Recycle Day (City of Alexandria) • Neighborhood Soccer Volunteer for local players interested in skill development
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