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Vanessa Eljaiek Martinez ‘18 Recruiting Profile

  • Evanston Township High School
  • Evanston, IL
  • Women's Soccer
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Vanessa Eljaiek Martinez's Women's Soccer Recruiting Profile
Club:
FC United
Height:
5'5"
Weight:
120
Dominant Foot:
Left
Age:
23
Prim. Position:
FW
Sec. Position:
AM
Mile Time
6:45
  • 2017 Highlights

Personal Statement

The first time I really thought that I wanted to play soccer in college was when I moved to FC United at the beggining of sixth grade. At that try out I was a nervous wreck, but after one of the scariest days of my life I realized this sport could get me somewhere. The first year I was at FC I didn't make the top team. I was disappointed in myself, and honestly I almost decided not to play that year. I had been so confident and being placed on the second team tore me apart. It took me a while, but I composed myself and I thought to myself, how bad can this be? I stuck to it and worked as hard as I could at every practice, pushing myself to get better. I can honestly say making the second team at FC United my first year was probably one of the best things that ever happened to me. That year I grew not only as a player, but as a person. I learned to work with what I have and make the best of things, never give up. The next year I tried out once again, and I didn't care what team I made because I knew that I could work with whatever was thrown at me. During the last tryout of the 2013-2014 season, one of the coaches pulled me aside and told me there was a spot on the top team and asked me if I wanted in. Of course I accepted and it was one of the happiest days of my life. But before accepting I knew I wouldn't get much playing time, I didn't care, I knew I would work as hard as I could at practice and prove I deserved a starting spot. I sat on the bench most of the fall season, but it didn't stop me from working at practice and improving. I went from sitting on the bench to a starting left forward in a matter of months. This year I am the leading goal scorer on my team, I started from the bottom and with hard work I made it to where I am now. This taught me that if I work hard, and never give up, things will fall into place. Soccer has changed my life in so many aspects. I am looking for a college that can not only further improve me as a player, but better me as a person. In return they will receive, a disciplined, hard working and competitive player who will greatly impact their program. I know I have what it takes to play college soccer but I'm just looking for a college where I not only benefit them, but I benefit from them.

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity:
  • 3 years
  • Varsity Starter:
  • 3 years
  • 2017 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #16
  • 2016 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #16
  • Individual Awards:
    1st Team All-Conference
  • Team Awards:
    Sectional 2nd Place, Regional Champs, Conference Champs
  • 2015 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #16
  • Individual Awards:
    1st Team All-Conference
  • Team Awards:
    Conference 2nd Place

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience:
  • 5 seasons
  • 2015 FC United (Select 1)
  • Notes: Starter
  • 2014 FC United (Select 1)
  • Notes: Starter
  • 2013 FC United (Select 1)
  • 2012 FC United (Select 2)
  • Notes: Starter
  • 2011 Team Evanston (Premier)
  • Notes: Starter

Coach References

  • High School Head Coach
  • Stacy Salgado
  • Club Coach
  • John Soltani
  • Club Coach
  • Craig Snower

Additional Sports

  • Basketball
  • 4 Years
  • Freshman Team

Academics

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High School Information

High School:
Evanston Township High School
State:
ILLINOIS
Enrollment:
2970
Phone:
847-424-7000

Academic Accomplishments

Honors Classes:
Yes. US History H
AP Classes:
Yes. Ap Spanish Lit and Lang 5 Ap AB Calculus Ap Language and Composition Ap Chemistry
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
No

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Award
    • High-Honor Roll Spanish Award for Excellence

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