Luke Seelmann '21 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
My father first introduced me to soccer when I was 3 years old, and I have loved it ever since. I have been playing since an early age, being fortunate to be an 8-year starter on one of the top club teams in north Florida. However, my soccer journey has not been an easy one. I suffer from pectus excavatum, which is a chest deformity where my sternum sinks into my chest. With this diagnosis, it would have been easy to quit sports altogether, but soccer was my passion. I focused myself into my faith and into my training, allowing me to continue to follow my passion of soccer at a high level, in addition to lettering in two other sports: tennis and cross-country.
I am fortunate to be a part of a fantastic soccer program. Thus far, through my soccer journey, I have learned the values of discipline, commitment, teamwork, leadership, and sacrifice. I have many goals as I transition to college, and I feel these values coupled with my faith will allow me to achieve them. Academically, I will focus in pre-med in my undergraduate studies, and then on to study medicine in graduate school. My goal is to become a pediatric surgeon, specializing in chest wall deformities so that I can help others overcome the same challenges I have faced. Athletically, I believe that I have the talent, “soccer IQ”, work ethic, discipline, and leadership skills to continuing playing soccer in college. It is these attributes on and off the field that I feel will allow me to be a contributing player in college, and I pray for that opportunity.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
- Defensive Player of the Year
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
- Captain, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- National 3rd Place, Conference Champs
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2020 Gulf Coast Texans (2003)
- 2019 Gulf Coast Texans (2003)
- League: National Mid South Conference - Gulf Coast U19. every match starter at outside back, with a couple of starts at center back
- 2018 Gulf Coast Texans (2003)
- League: National Mid South Conference; every game starter
- 2017 Gulf Coast Texans (2003)
- League: National Mid South Conference. Every game starter
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Dean (Dino) Logan
- Club Coach
- David Kemp
Events
- Camp/Event
- IMG College Showcase
- 2/28/20 to 3/01/20
- Started every match, played every minute. Bracket winners: 2 wins, 1 tie. No goals allowed in any match. Played both outside back and center back
- Camp/Event
- Disney Showcase
- 12/26/19 to 12/30/19
- Started every match, played both outside back and center back
- Camp/Event
- US Soccer South Region College Showcase
- 11/08/19 to 11/11/19
- Started all matches. Played both outside back and center back
- Camp/Event
- MSC Madness
- 10/18/19 to 10/20/19
- Champions, Started every match, played both outside and center back, no goals allowed entire tourney
- Camp/Event
- Blue Angel Classic
- 10/11/19 to 10/13/19
- Champions. Started all matches. Played both outside back and center back
- Camp/Event
- Disney Showcase Qualifier
- 8/30/19 to 9/01/19
- Canceled due to hurricane
- Camp/Event
- Sewanee ID Camp
- 8/03/19 to 8/03/19
- Camp/Event
- University of West Florida Elite ID Camp
- 7/20/19 to 7/21/19
- Camp/Event
- Hawks Soccer ID Camp: Huntingdon College
- 6/15/19 to 6/15/19
- Camp/Event
- NTH Adidas Select Cup and College Showcase
- 5/18/19 to 5/19/19
- Started every match. Played every minute. Record: 1-1-1
- Camp/Event
- Zaxby's Pensacola Classic
- 4/06/19 to 4/07/19
- Champions playing in 02 division. Started every match, played every minute. 1 goal allowed in 3 matches
- Camp/Event
- IMG College Showcase
- 3/01/19 to 3/03/19
- Finalists. Started every match. Played both outside back and center back. Record: 2 wins, 1 tie
- Camp/Event
- CDL College Showcase
- 2/16/19 to 2/18/19
- Started every match
- Camp/Event
- Visit Raleigh College Showcase
- 11/16/18 to 11/19/18
- Started every match, played every minute. Played both outside back and center back. Record: 1-1-1
- Camp/Event
- Disney College Showcase
- 9/01/18 to 9/02/18
Training
- Training Player for Pensacola FC of the Gulf Coast Premier League - Summer 2019
- 1 year
- https://www.gcplsoccer.com/ Pensacola FC consists of current and former college players, as well as former professional players
Additional Sports
- Tennis
- 10 years
- Varsity Team
- Most Valuable Player 2018, Most Valuable Player 2019, Undefeated in High School Play
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team | 2019 Gulf Coast Tex | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 | 5 | |
| Assists | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Shots on Goal | 14 | |||
| Games Played | 15 | 15 | 21 | 22 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Math, Science, History, EnglishAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. College Courses-2019 Fall Semester: College Algebra, English Comp I, Art History (9 Hours) College Courses- 2020 Spring Semester: Statistics, English Comp II, Psychology, Western Civilizations (12 Hours) College Courses - 2020 Fall Semester: Sociology, Trigonometry, American LiteratureRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, Excellence in English Award, Honor Roll, Academic All-Conference
- ActivitiesStudent Leadership Institute, Volunteer Soccer Coach-U6, Drama Club Stage Crew, Farms to Tables Volunteer
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