Michael Koceja '12 Recruiting Profile

I am 5 feet 11 inches tall and I weigh 165 pounds. My dominate foot is my right foot but I have trained my left foot as well. I am comfortable with both feet. I am not the slowest kid on the field but not the fastest. I’m above about average though. I run about a 4.89 40 yard sprint and have ran a 19-5 yo-yo test. Coming to high school was a very exciting thing for me. Our school program has had many years of success. 13 years in a row of play off appearances. All of my friends said if there was a freshman to make the varsity team that it'd be me. I was a little nervous at the sound of that. When I didn't make varsity, I was disappointed but it gave me a goal to work towards. I knew it wouldn’t be easy. I devoted the next year into training physically and tactically. My Sophomore year I was the only Sophomore on varsity. I felt very accomplished that year we finished 3rd in state with a record of 20-0-1. Our only game we lost was in the semi finals. We also were ranked 3rd nationally. My junior year I made the varsity team again with even more improvements. We finished 20-0-1 again but we won state this time. We also received 3rd nationally again. I was very proud of my team. I was shocked when I found I made All-League First Team as a defender and even more shocked when I made All-State 2nd Team. I didn't think I was that good. My senior year I hope to be a team captain and lead my team to the playoffs. I play midfield and right back for my high school team and centermid for my club team. I also play for a men’s league team to sharpen up my play. Throughout my life I've been told I’m a smart player. My decision making and vision is exceptional. I also have the desire to play college soccer and give 100% into every practice and game to make it. Right now I have no idea where I want to play. I don't want to go to a super small school but not a giant school either. If I could play for a DII school and then possible move on to a higher level of play, I would be happy. I’m open for most schools though. I plan to pursue a major in the medical field. I’m not sure a specific area yet.