Elijah Gutierrez '22 Recruiting Profile

I am a student athlete in Tucson, Arizona,  who desires to play college soccer. My goal is to achieve excellent academic standing during my four years in high school and continue to develop as a soccer player. I have consistently earned A’s and B’s throughout my years in school. I earned a 3.91 GPA last semester and again earned honor roll recognition. I lead by example in the classroom and on the field, and look to make a difference in my community by helping people.  I have volunteered at a refugee center and a local church in my hometown as well as a community food bank center located in a nearby border city.  I feel it is very important to find time to give back to the community while balancing my priorities such as school, family, and soccer activities.  

I am a highly skilled player who spends a great deal of time outside of practice and competitive matches studying the game. I am very quick, technically sound, and offensive minded.  Here are my accomplishments:

I completed my third year on the Salpointe varsity soccer team as a junior. I helped my team win another 4A State Championship.

I was selected to participate in the 2020 U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) West Region ID Camp after my performance was evaluated by West Region ODP Coaching Staff and Scouts.

I was selected to the 2019-2020 Arizona ODP U-16 tournament team for the ODP Region IV Championships in Phoenix, Arizona in January 2020. 

I completed my second year on the Salpointe  Catholic High School varsity soccer team as a sophomore. I scored seven goals and had one assist during the 2019-2020 season. 

I spent time with Nomads MLS/DA in San Diego, California prior to my sophomore year. I participated in the DA showcase in California scoring a goal against a tough USL-based North Carolina FC.

I attended the 2019 U.S. Youth Soccer ODP West Region Camp in McMinnville, Oregon after being identified and selected by the West Region ODP Coaching Staff.

I was selected to the Salpointe Catholic High School varsity soccer team as a freshman for the 2018-2019 season. My team won the 4A State Championship on 02/19/19. I was selected to the Southern Arizona All-Freshman Soccer Team by AllSportsTucson.com.  I scored three goals and had one assist during my first high school season.

I was one of 18 players out of a try-out pool of 150 plus players to be selected to the 2018/2019 Arizona ODP 2004 Tournament Team for the ODP Region IV Championships in Phoenix, Arizona, in January 2019. My team took first place in the tournament by defeating Oregon 3-0 in the final. 

I was selected to the 2018/2019 ODP 2004 Tournament Team for the 2019 ODP Region IV Championships in Phoenix, Arizona.