Adam Metcalf '25 Recruiting Profile

I'm a play maker. An aggressive center defensive midfielder, I control the middle and contribute strategically to both offensive and defensive plays.

I'm versatile - also strong at right wing, defense, and striker.  I'm strategic, creative, adaptable, and physically and mentally tough.

I'm an extremely physical player. I'm not just dancing with my feet; I use my whole body to move through players, to protect my territory, and to screen (to use a basketball term) passes for other players by blocking the opposing team's defenders. 

Even when I'm not handling the ball, I'm creating space for my team and choking out our opponents. I play defense offensively, and offense defensively.

Unselfish, I'm great at passing, have strong vision, and do whatever it takes to win.  I don't need credit for the goal or the assist, though I'm often the one who makes the pass that leads to the assist.

As a teammate, I'm playful, generous, and supportive.  I'm articulate, and offer feedback to teammates diplomatically.

My drive motivates my teammates and elevates everyone's levels of passion and determination. 

Coaches see me as coachable, smart, thoughtful, level headed, growth oriented, communicative, able to internalize and act on constructive criticism, and ready to offer insightful suggestions for strategy based on my experience on the field.

Having played club since I was four years old, I've developed a high degree of maturity as a player. While losses are difficult, I always learn from them.

An astute and passionate student of the game, I watch European leagues, documentaries on important players and on the history of the game, and tutorials on conditioning and skill building. I also watch game footage of opposing teams when available.

Playing soccer is as important to me as the academic strength of the university where I will choose to pursue my education.

My head coach at GSA wrote me this note at the end of the regional champion winning 2023 season:

Adam,

Thank you for all you bring to a great team. Your creativity, toughness, and leadership made all the difference!

Playing the 6 masterfully is a thing of beauty and highly appreciated.

- Mark Hundhammer

I put my whole head, heart, and body into the game.  My goal is to always move forward and keep growing in spite of setbacks, and to continue in my quest to master the beautiful game.