R. Cole Gledhill '21 Recruiting Profile

Personal Background:

- Grew up in Europe (Switzerland)

- Speak 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. I have also studied German for 3 years and Latin for 1 year

- Moved back to the U.S., when I was 11

- Was asked to join IMG Academy when I was 13

Soccer Background:

- I have had a life-long passion for soccer. My parents swear that I started kicking a soccer ball the same day that I started walking when I was 9 mos. old

- Began playing Select Soccer at the age of 7

- Played in Switzerland for 5 years before relocating to the U.S., when I was 11

- I attended the Manchester United Soccer School in 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2013, I was awarded “Player of the Week” and “Most Explosive Player” out of 130 boys aged 7 to 17;  

- Team History:

o FC Lutry (Lausanne) — 7 to 11 years old

o Buckhead FC — 11 to 13 years old (Team Captain both seasons)

o Atlanta Metros (SuperY League) — 13 years old

o IMG Academy — 13 years old to Present*

*NOTE: Sat out first half of the present season owing to a broken clavicle.