Josie Griffin '15 Recruiting Profile

My name is Josie Pearl Griffin and I am 17 years old. At 5'3" and only 110 pounds, I'm not exactly big. But what I lack in stature, I make up with heart. I currently reside in Slidell, Louisiana. I have been playing soccer since the age of seven. I played coed between the ages of seven to twelve in Virginia, and have 4 years of experience on my current club team, the SYSC Cyclones. As a defensive centerback, I'm an extremely physical player and slide tackles are my specialty. I often make runs into the attack as well. I have experience as an outside back, as well as striker. 

My love for soccer has propelled me to take whatever measures needed to achieve my goal of playing for a College Women's Soccer team. Ideally, along with playing at a highly competitive level, I also wish to learn at a high academic level. I am open to any division of play (NAIA included) as long as it provides me with the education I need. 

I would prefer studying Environmental Science or Biology (Wildlife Biology or Marine Biology). I am also open to majoring in any Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Criminal Psychology courses, given said school has an impressive program for those majors. 

Although perfection is nearly unattainable, I strive to achieve excellency every time I step on the field; and that is something that I believe sets me apart from others. I am a vocal leader and a captain for my high school soccer team, but I am also a loyal follower and teammate, taking direction when necessary. I hope to be a desirable candidate for any college that is looking to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Highschool Play:

Coached under Jeff Dunlap... Three year letterman as a Junior... Two year starter... earned Honorable Mention as a Sophomore in 2012-2013 season... awarded team award of Most Improved Player as a Sophomore in 2012-2013 season... earned 1st Team All-District as a Junior is 2013-2014 season... awarded team award of Defensive MVP as a Junior in 2013-2014 season... Named captain for 2014-2015 season... 

Club Play:

Played with the SYSC Cyclones for 4+ years as starting right centerback in all matches fit to play in under coaching of Troy Teadt and later J.B. Mahoney... suffered two hip injuries, a partially torn left hip flexor in March of 2010, and a fractured right hip in September of 2014... 2013 Comp 2 State Champions... 2013 Presidential Regional Semi-Finalists with a record of 3-1... 2014 Division Champions with a record of 4-0...

Guest Play:

Played with U18 Louisiana Fire Red Team in their run at the State Championship under the coaching of Al Silvas... saw numerous minutes in the two matches that took place as left wing, left outside back, and right centerback...