Zachary Spencer '18 Recruiting Profile
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For 2017-2018, I'm going for the Post Graduate certificate at Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT, to improve both my academic and athletic prospects. This Fall, I started both sides of the ball with talented and inspired athletes and coaches for a great football season (8-1), was one of two Cheshire players named to "1st Team" All New England Preparatory Schools Athletic Conference. Coach David Dykeman is taking lead on my recruiting and can be reached at [email protected], or 203.439.7447. Cheshire Cats finished 8-1, and I continue to start both sides of the ball. (Linebacker (primary position), and OLine). 2017 Hightlight videos are all at maxpreps: http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/zachary-spencer/L9S1yHFZEeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/videos.htm.
I graduated Weston High School June 2017, holding the record for career tackles at 422. I was two-time All-State Class M, and two-time team Captain as well as team MVP (Trojan Award) for two years. Playing at Cheshire next year on a larger stage is the opportunity I've been waiting for to show what I can do. The team talent is going to be great and I'm ready to compete and earn my spot.
Based on Fall SAT (new test 1310), Sat (old test), PSAT (new format) and ACT testing as a Junior, I am more than college ready and all of those scores are fairly high and consistent across the board. Weston High School is one of the highest rating in CT (ranked #1 in public schools on several lists!) and in the USA with stringent coursework and curriculum. It is super competitive. After a slow start, my full year 2015-2016 GPA was 3.26, and GPA for my senior year was 3.72. I think the trajectory is telling.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 5 years
- Varsity Starter
- 5 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #56
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All New Engl Prep Sch Athletic Conf
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #55
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State, CAptain, MVP
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #55
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State, The Trojan Award, 1st Team All-Area
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #55
Individual Awards
- Best All-Around Defensive Player Award, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2013 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #88
Individual Awards
- Team Leader: Tackles, Sacks, Tackles for Loss, Honorable Mention All-Conference
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2012 CT 8th Grade SW- FBU National Team
- Team Captain (elected) and starting Linebacker. "Impact 350" designation by FBU. Finished 3-1 in 2012. Defeated NY-Long Island, and NJ to go on to Ohio and lose to MA, but soundly defeat Chicago.
- 2012 Weston Youth Football
- Team Captain (solo). 8-1 inaugural season for new Weston Youth Football club in the Fairfield County Football League, upsetting local football giants. Forced by league weight limits to play on the O&D line, but was the dominating force on the field. Highlight video earned spot on the CT-FBU National team as a Linebacker.
- 2011 Aspetuck Wildcats Association
- Six years. 2006-2011, 2nd grade - 7th grade, American Youth Football tri-town team. Team Captain in 5th, 6th, 7th grade before leaving to start up Weston's youth football club. Played Linebacker, Fullback, Half-back, and O-line.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- David Dykeman, Cheshire Academy
- High School Head Coach
- Dan Hassett (2016 HC, 2013-2015 Position Coach)
- High School Head Coach
- Joseph Lato (WHS 2013, now HC at Masuk HS in CT)
- High School Head Coach
- Chris Pace (2014-15)
- Club Coach
- Fred Lawrence (AWA & WTYFC 2012 )
- High School Head Coach
- Mike Hvizdo
Events
- Camp/Event
- Blue Chip Football Academy
- 7/05/16 to 7/07/16
- Camp/Event
- Peter Rossomando Football Camps
- 6/27/16 to 6/29/16
- Camp/Event
- NUC's Elite Ultimate 100 East Camp, Junior Session
- 6/18/16 to 6/18/16
- By invitation
- Camp/Event
- FBU - Top Gun
- 7/22/13 to 7/24/13
- Nominated at FBU-Houston 4/2013 by Quentin Coryatt ([email protected]) and Kurt Gouveia.
- Camp/Event
- FBU- Stamford
- 7/12/13 to 7/14/13
- Nominated to Top Gun by Garry Cobb
- Camp/Event
- FBU- Houston
- 4/12/13 to 4/14/13
- Nominated to Top Gun in July 2013 by Quentin Coryatt and Kurt Gouveia
- Camp/Event
- 2016 Dina Babers Football Camps
- Camp/Event
- Junior Day Football Prospect Camp & Showecase- Western New England Regional
- Camp/Event
- Mount Union Prospect Camp for High Schoolers
- Camp/Event
- Sacred Heart Football Prospect Camp
- Camp/Event
- Mark Whipple Football School
- Camp/Event
- Mike Houston's Elite Prospect Camp
- Camp/Event
- Colgate Prospect Camp
- Camp/Event
- Trinity College Prospect Camp
- Camp/Event
- James Madison University Elite Camp
Training
- Strength, Agility & Speed
- 1 year
- Lloyd Weinstein at Premiere Fitness, Westport
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- 2016 Varsity Coaches Award: Leadership, Attitude, Commitment, Work
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Track
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- Team Captain for 2017 (State qualifier Shot-Put and Javelin), 2015 State Qualifier - Javelin
Statistics
| Statistic | 2014 Varsity Team | 2013 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted tackles | 56 | 95 |
| Sacks | 3.5 | |
| Solo tackles | 52 | |
| Tackles for a loss | 16 | |
| Interceptions | 1 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Senior Year: AP Euro History- honors B+ AP Psychology B+ Honors Humanities B+ Junior Year: AP US History - honors B+ AP Language - honors B- Honors English (as Freshman & Sophomore)Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP US History B+ AP Language B-Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesMay and June 2017- Internship at an Organic Farm (Vivian Simons), and day laborer for Landscaping Company (DeMattio), plus property helper for a man clearing property (David MacWilliams.) Planning to continue with all three jobs in addition to the full-time job at the field club (below.) Enjoy the physical labor. Work as an Assistant Sports Director (summer 2017, 2016 and 2015), and Camp Counselor (summer 2014) for Weston Field Club. Church, Family. BoyScouts 2005-2013
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