Emeka Amanze '24 Recruiting Profile
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Hello, my name is Emeka Amanze. I’m a senior and play for Orlando City Seminole's MLS NEXT and captain the Orlando City U19 NAL Squad. My goal is to play at the next level (eventually professionally), pursue my education, improve/ push the people around me, and develop myself not only as a player but also as a person. I currently attend SAI Academy where I train every morning to improve myself technically, physically, and tactically. I am an intelligent creative central midfielder who likes to get on the ball and create chances, but I am versatile and have played numerous positions attacking and defensively at a very competitive level, but this being said I will play wherever my team and coach need me to play. In the college experience, I am looking for a school that has a solid academic reputation where I can get a meaningful degree and a team that is competitive and pushes each other no matter what.
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 Seminoke 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
- Sectional Chanmps, Conference Chanmps
- 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 Chanmps
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #0
Team Awards
- Regional Chanmps, State 2nd Place, Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps
- 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
- 6 seasons
- 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
- High School Head Coach
- Andy Warner
- Travel / Club Coach
- Dr. David Skip Gardner
- Travel / Club Coach
- Joey Bar
- Athletic Director
- Rich Aplin
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
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team | 2021 I-10 Futbol Al | 2020 Junior Varsity | 2016 ASG Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| Assists | 9 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| Games Played | 20 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 33 |
| Shots on Goal | 29 | 15 | 13 | 45 | |
| Shutouts | 4 | ||||
| Total Saves | 54 | ||||
| Goals Against Avg. | 2.4 | ||||
| Saves % | 67 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
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 GeographyAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards 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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