Armando Lopez III '25 Recruiting Profile
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2023 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Coaches- I am the goalie for the Nationals 2005/2006 Black team. I have been playing soccer for most of my life. I have been the starting goalie for my teams for the past 6 years. Regarding my club team, we will be playing in the regional playoffs near St. Louis Missouri on June 16-18, 2023, with desires to compete in the upcoming national playoffs. I have an hour drive to and from my practices which shows my dedication.
I just finished my junior year of high school and will now get into the mindset to continue my club training for the playoffs and for my high school summer conditioning and practices. For the past 5 years, I have attended goalie and other soccer camps (in Michigan and in Casa Grande Arizona) to maintain my goalie edge during the summer months. This summer, I will be an assist. goalie coach, assisting Mark Hamilton (Camp Director) for the Michigan Goal Kepper Acadamy this summer. This will be my second summer (2024) that I will be an assist goalie coach. This camp last two weeks.
I am righthanded for both throwing and kicking but can use either hand or foot to get away from pressure situations. Before punting the ball, I evaluate the field and decide to either build from the back to create plays or look for the gunner for a quick score. I'm very competitive and hate to lose but learn from each loss.
I am looking for an opportunity to continue my education in higher learning and to use my abilities in soccer for college and or a university with larger aspirations.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #01
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, All District Team/ All Team Academic
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, District Champs 2023 - 2024, District Champs 2023 - 2024 All Team Academic
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2023 Nationals/Genesee (2005/2006 Black/NLC)
- 2022 Nationals Union (ECRL (Regional Team))
- With the ECRL Team our record was 8 wins/3losses/4Ties
- 2021 Nationals (MSPSP/NCL)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Jeff Mc Kay
- High School Head Coach
- Paul Stravato
Events
- Camp/Event
- MidWest Boys Academic ID Camp
- 7/26/24 to 7/28/24
- MidWest Boys Academic ID Camp
- Camp/Event
- West (SoCal) Boys Academic 50 ID Camp
- 7/01/24 to 7/03/24
- Soccer ID Camp
- Camp/Event
- Barcelona Soccer Experience February 4-13, 2023
- 2/04/23 to 2/13/23
- Was selected to participate from the FC Barcelona US camp held in Brighton MI (July 2022) to attend the Barcelona Soccer Experience in Barcelona Spain 2023 as a Goalkeeper. Will be attending this camp in February 2023.
- Camp/Event
- Barcelona Soccer Experience Feb 4-13, 2023
- 2/03/23 to 2/13/23
- Attended the Barca Experience. Practices were in the mornings with some of the Barca coaches trained the campers. Played soccer matches against Spanish teams. Was selected as the starting goalie. Ended with a record of 2 - 1- 1.
- Camp/Event
- 2022 San Diego ECNL Play Offs Tournament
- 6/26/22 to 7/02/22
- Was asked to be the goalie for the Michigan Nationals ECNL 2007 Team. Won 3 games but did not qualify for knockout rounds.
- Camp/Event
- Michigan Goal Keeper Academy (MGA)
- 7/19/21 to 7/23/21
- The Michigan Goalkeeper (MGA) is a "keeper only" camp. It is designed to improve overall technical and tactical skills in game time situations and scenarios.
- Camp/Event
- Barca Residency Academy "Goalkeeper Summer Camp"
- 6/12/21 to 6/18/21
- One week goalkeeper "only" specific camp where goalkeepers received small group tactical training as well as technical training with full team setting from Barca Residency Academy coaches and trainers.
- Camp/Event
- Barcelona Soccer Experience
- 11/23/19 to 12/03/19
- Was selected to participate from the FC Barcelona US camp held in Brighton MI (July 2019) to attend the Barcelona Soccer Experience in Barcelona Spain as a Goalkeeper. Attended the soccer experience in Barcelona and participated in the training sessions with FC Barca coaches and trainers in the mornings and then participated in friendly games against Spanish boys soccer teams in the evenings or night games. Played goalkeeper record (2/1/1) for the team I was selected for but then was asked and play goalkeeper for another boys US soccer team.
Training
- Barca Residency Academy Summer 2021 Goal Keeper Camp Casa Grande Az
- 1 year
- One Week Training with the Barca Residency
- The Michigan Goalkeeper Acadamy
- 2 years
- This training was an all-day training for only Goal keepers and Mark Hamilton is the Director of this camp. It was July 18- 23, 2022
- Barca Academy Brighton/Detroit MI
- 3 years
- This was a one-week training sponsored by the Baraca Academy from July 4- July 8, 2022
- Barca Residency Academy Summer 2022 Goalkeeper in Camp Casa Grande Az
- 2 years
- Attended the weeklong goalkeeper training in Casa Grande Az from June 12- June 17, 2022. Participated in other training sessions.
- Barca Academy Training; Brighton MI, 2023
- 1 year
- Attended the Barca player and goalie camp.
- Michigan Goal keep Academy/Mark Hamilton Director of Coaching
- 3 years
- Was one of the assist. goalie coaches for the two-week camp. Was asked by Mark to assist because of how well he learned from previous years.
Additional Sports
- Baseball
- 7 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Starting pitcher (RH), plays any infield position. Normally plays shortstop, third or second base. Bats lefthanded.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Shutouts | 9 shutouts. Overall record 17W/5L/4T Lost in the State Semi Finals |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Taking AP Government. Duel Enrolled at Univ. Of Mich, Flint Branch and also at Power Catholic High School (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024) semesters.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonors Society
Top NCSA Athletes at Powers Catholic High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
