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Emeka Amanze '24 Recruiting Profile

SAI AcademySanford, FLMen's Soccer
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ClubRome City Institute
Height5'6"
Weight160lbs
Age19
Primary PositionDefensive Midfielder
Secondary PositionAttacking Midfielder
Dominant FootRight

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Personal Statement


My name is Emeka Amanze, and I am a central midfielder ( 6/8/10) from Tallahassee, Florida, currently competing at the collegiate and international level. I'm a transfer from East Stroudsburg University (NCAA DII) — where I earned Dean’s List honors in back-to-back semesters with a 3.9 GPA, as well as being a part of the squad as an 18-year-old redshirt freshman. I am currently attending the Rome City Institute in Italy as a student-athlete, training and competing in a professional environment. 

NCAA ID #2303798937

Letter of Recommendation:  

To whom it may concern:

I am writing this letter to introduce Emeka Amanze to you and recommend him for your program I currently coach Emeka at Orlando City and I know he possesses the ability, character, and motivation to be successful in his future endeavors.

As Emeka's coach, I have watched him grow and develop over the last few months. He currently plays for the Orlando City Seminole MLS Next and National Academy League teams. Emeka is also a student at SAI Academy and is working hard to develop as a player and person. Emeka possesses a strong desire to be successful, works well with his teammates, and always strives to do his best.

Emeka always works hard both on and off the field and possesses natural leadership abilities. It has been exciting to watch him grow and develop as a leader on the field and in the classroom. He leads by example and is steadfast in his pursuit of excellence. He is very disciplined and patiently persists until he successfully reaches his goals. 

As a player, he remains composed when under pressure and has a strong desire to win. He is positive both on and off the pitch and has been a joy to coach. I strongly recommend Emeka to you and I know he will be an asset to your program. If I can help in any way please contact me. 


Sincerely,

Dr. David "Skip" Gardner 

Orlando City Youth Soccer


Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity
  • 3 years
  • Varsity Starter
  • 2 years
  • 2022 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #15
  • Individual Awards
  • Scholar-Athlete Award, 3 year-varsity pin
  • Team Awards
  • Conference Champs, Sectional Champs
  • 2021 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #15
  • Individual Awards
  • Honorable Mention All-County, Honorable Mention All-Conference
  • Team Awards
  • District, District Champions Class (4)A, Regional 2nd Place, Sectional Champs
  • 2020 Varsity Team
  • Jersey: #0
  • Team Awards
  • Regional Champs, State 2nd Place, Conference Champs, Sectional Champs
  • 2020 Junior Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #36
  • Individual Awards
  • Started as a 8th grader as a centeral midfielder, Marauder Award

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience
  • 8 seasons
  • 2026 Rome City Institute (International )
  • Playing with U19 and Senior Team as a central midfielder.
  • 2025 East stroudsburg university (NCAA D2)
  • Medical reshirt freshman, due to knee injury which lead to minor surgery .
  • 2024 Orlando City Seminole Soccer School (MLS NEXT/ NAL)
  • U19- Captain of the U19 NAL Orlando City team. Player for Orlando City U19 MLS Next team. Won Jacksonville Shootout and Competed in multiple showcases. Primarily playing as a center midfielder, center back, or attacking midfielder for the U19 NAL team. Primarily playing as a right back or center midfielder for U19 MLS Next.
  • 2023 Orlando City Seminole Soccer School (MLS NEXT)
  • U17- Transferred from JFC to Orlando City in January. Played primarily as a center midfield and as a center back or full back.
  • 2022 Jacksonville Football Club (JFC) (MLS NEXT)
  • U17- Played primarily as a center midfielder or striker, but also played as winger.
  • 2021 I-10 Futbol Alliance (FL) (Elite)
  • U14- U16- Captained of the team U16. Primarily as a center midfielder and winger.
  • 2020 Jacksonville Futbol Club (MLS NEXT)
  • U16- Qualified for Playoffs in Frisco, Texas. Played primarily as a 10 or 9.
  • 2016 ASG Florida (Copa)
  • U12-U16- Captained the team U14, U15, and U16

Coach References

  • Athletic Director
  • Rich Aplin
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Joey Bar
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Dr. David Skip Gardner
  • High School Head Coach
  • Andy Warner

Events

  • Camp/Event
  • National Academy Championships at IMG
  • 2/23/24 to 2/26/24
  • 2/23 Game(s): 11:00 A.M. on Field 6 vs. IMG Academy MLS Next/ 3:30 P.M. on Field 6 vs. Cedar Star Academy MLS Next. 2/24 Game(s): 9:30 A.M. on Field 9 vs. City Soccer Club MLS Next. The rest of the schedule is coming soon depending on the results of the matches, I will update when information is given.
  • Camp/Event
  • IMG Cup 2023
  • 12/16/23 to 12/19/23
  • 12/16/23- Field #9 at 1:30 PM vs FC Delco. 12/17/23- Field #3 at 3:15 PM vs Beadling SC. 12/18/23- Field #3 at 3:15 PM vs. Miami Rush SC.
  • Camp/Event
  • MLS Next Fest
  • 12/05/23 to 12/08/23
  • 12/05/23- Field #16 at 9:45 am vs City SC MLS Next. 12/06/23- Field #11 at 11:15 am vs. Houston Rangers MLS Next. 12/08/23- Field #17 at 10 am vs NEFC MLS Next.
  • Camp/Event
  • Orlando City Cup
  • 10/07/23 to 10/08/23
  • Reached finals and lost in overtime 2-1.
  • Camp/Event
  • Jacksonville 2023 Labor Day Shootout
  • 9/01/23 to 9/03/23
  • Reached the finals and won them in penalty kicks 4-1.
  • Camp/Event
  • MLS Next Cup Showcase
  • 6/18/23 to 6/21/23
  • Played in the Showcase tournament and tied against FC Cincinnati.
  • Camp/Event
  • National Academy Championships at IMG
  • 2/23/23 to 2/26/23
  • Reached the quarter-finals and had a record of 3-1-1.
  • Camp/Event
  • Exact Sports Showcase Camp
  • 11/23/22 to 11/23/22
  • Camp/Event
  • National XXI Cup (Regional Tournanmemt)
  • 6/18/22 to 6/20/22
  • Finished in final four, lost in semifinals, captained my regional team, and finished the tournament with 3 goals and 2 assists in 4 games
  • Camp/Event
  • MLS Flex
  • 5/13/22 to 5/16/22
  • Camp/Event
  • IMG College Showcase
  • 2/25/22 to 2/27/22
  • Camp/Event
  • National Cup XX
  • 6/18/21 to 6/21/21
  • Camp/Event
  • Gulf States College Showcase
  • Runners-up in U16 bracket

Training

  • Technical/ Tactical
  • 3 years
  • Private Training with Ex-professional player

Additional Sports

  • Football
  • 1 year
  • Freshman Team
  • Kicker
  • Martial Arts
  • 7 years
  • Club/Travel Team
  • 2nd degree black belt, instructor/helper for younger martial art classes and testings, and placed in multiple regional tournaments

Statistics

Statistic2022 Varsity Team2021 Varsity Team2021 I-10 Futbol Al2020 Junior Varsity2016 ASG Florida
Goals622015
Assists923716
Games Played201441133
Shots on Goal29151345
Shutouts4
Total Saves54
Goals Against Avg.2.4
Saves %67

Academics

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High School Information

High SchoolSAI Academy
StateFlorida
Phone(000) 000-0000

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Sophomore year- Advanced Honors Algebra 2 Honors English 2 Honors Chemistry Advanced Honors Latin 3 Honors Modern World History and Geography
Are you in AP/IB classes?
No
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards and Activities

  • AwardsA-B Honor Roll, 5th place out of 150+ students in Regional Latin Competition in Derivatives Test- 2021 A-B Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete Award, Academic Invitation from NSHSS, and a new member of NSHSS- 2022 A-B Honor Roll- 2023 Spring
  • ActivitiesThings that Matter Club Chess Club Class Habitudes Leader National Society of High School Scholars

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