JD Algandar '16 Recruiting Profile

My name is Jose Daniel Algandar, my friends call me JD.  I started playing soccer at the age of 10 and noticed that I had a good handle on the soccer ball.  I have always loved to watch football, but I never thought I would actually be playing the game.  When I started High School, I thought maybe my handle on the ball would translate well on the football field.  I played the kicker position on my highschool freshman team and had a pretty successful year.  After my freshman year, I started working with a personal kicking coach, Mike MacGillivray from Kicking1on1.  My love for the sport of football took on a whole new level, as my kicking skills improved.  During my sophomore year, I played on the Varsity team and took over the senior kicker's starting position.  I continued to work hard on the field and my skills have only improved.  I played with the Varsity team for the remainder of my high school career.  All my hard work paid off and I was named Special Teams Player of the year and given the Honorable Mention in kicking for the Hacienda League, for both my Junior and Senior Year.  

I am serious about my career goals and I am excited about going to college.  I am dedicated to the game and continue to practice on a daily basis even though my season is over.  I am hoping to continue my education and the sport I love at the collegiate level.  I am willing to put in the work necessary to acheive my goals.