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Aaron Zhao '25 Recruiting Profile
ClubMinnesota Thunder Academy
Height6'0"
Weight175lbs
Age17
Primary PositionDefensive Midfielder
Secondary PositionAttacking Midfielder
Dominant FootRight
Mile Time4:21.29
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2023/24 USA/Canad...Personal Statement
I am a Senior (Class of 2024) playing for Minnesota Thunder Academy (ECNL) U19 team. I will be taking a gap year abroad and enroll in 2025. Last year, I played for Rochester Football Club (UPSL & USL2, Rochester, MN) before June 15, 2023, and Halifax Hotspurs (Nova Scotia, Canada) after June 15, 2023, and had several experiences playing abroad. I also ran track for the first time and have been named All Big 9 Conference in the 1600m and 4x400m relay. I have been playing competitive soccer for many years and have aspirations to play at the highest level I can reach, collegiately and/or professionally. I have a great work ethic on and off the pitch and want to contribute to the team's success in any way I can. I believe my versatility is one of my biggest strengths, since I am able to fit into any role that my team desires— in both attacking and defensive roles. My drive and passion, coupled with my speed, strength, and technical skills, will help me become a better player in the future.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
- Captain, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #5
Individual Awards
- As 10th grader, started some games at midfield/forward,
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter
Individual Awards
- As 9th grader (midfield/forward),
Team Awards
- Sectional 2nd Place, varsity post-season roster
- 2019 Sophomore Team
- Starter- Jersey: #22
Individual Awards
- As 8th grader (played RW)
Team Awards
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2024 Minnesota Thunder Academy (ECNL U19)
- 2023 Rochester Football Club (Rochester, MN)/Halifax Hotspurs (Halifax, Nova Scotia) (UPSL (US), NSSL and MSMSL (Canada))
- I played UPSL from May-June, 2023, in Rochester, MN and then NSSL/MSMSL from June-Aug, 2023, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- 2022 Minnesota Thunder Academy (ECNL U16)
- ECNL Midwest All-Conference U16 Second Team
- 2021 Minnesota Thunder Academy (ECNL U15)
- 2019 Rochester Football Club (Rochester, MN) (U14 C1)
- Inaugural year of club associated with UPSL team. 14 U13 players and 4 U14 players competing at U14 level.
- 2018 Rochester Youth Soccer Association (Rochester, MN) (U12 C1)
- 2017 Rochester Youth Soccer Association (Rochester, MN) (U11 C1)
- 2016 Rochester Youth Soccer Association (Rochester, MN) (U9 C2 and U10 C2 (2015-2016))
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Mark Yueill (Minnesota Thunder Academy ECNL U19, Richfield, MN USA)
- Club Coach
- Eduardo Farias (pre-professional Halifax Hotspurs, Halifax, Nova Scotia CA)
- Club Coach
- Javi Bringola (C.D. Oliver- 2nd division Sub19 boys, Zaragoza, Spain)
- Club Director
- Todd Beane (TOVO Academy, Sitges, Spain)
- Private Coach
- Ruth Brennan Morrey (RBM Performance Coaching, Rochester, MN)
- Private Coach
- Luke Corey (EXOS/Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Performance Training)
Events
- Camp/Event
- Istria Nations Cup 2024 Futsal Tournament
- 3/31/24 to 4/06/24
- US Futsal Select U19 boys
- Camp/Event
- 2024 Youth Super Cup, Maritime Super Series
- 3/08/24 to 3/10/24
- Showcase with Farias Soccer Academy U18 boys team
- Camp/Event
- MTA College ID Camp
- 2/09/24 to 2/11/24
- MTA ECNL U19 boys
- Camp/Event
- ECNL National Showcase
- 2/03/24 to 2/05/24
- MTA ECNL U19 boys
- Camp/Event
- Shattuck St. Mary's College Showcase
- 1/19/24 to 1/21/24
- MTA ECNL U19 boys
- Camp/Event
- ECNL National Showcase
- 12/15/23 to 12/17/23
- MTA ECNL U19 boys
- Camp/Event
- Canada Youth Cup National Showcase
- 8/03/23 to 8/07/23
- Played with Canadian Premier League Halifax Wanderers U18 Showcase team (4-0-0)
- Camp/Event
- Crossroads of America College Showcase
- 4/21/23 to 4/23/23
- Guest playing with Alex Bunbury Soccer Academy LLC ABSA 05 https://www.indianafireacademy.com/crossroads
- Camp/Event
- TOVO Academy Barcelona J term
- 1/03/23 to 1/28/23
- Soccer skill and intelligence development
- Camp/Event
- National Futsal Development Program
- 11/19/22 to 11/26/22
- U17 Futsal competitions vs Portugal national team
- Camp/Event
- National Futsal Development Program
- 9/03/22 to 9/05/22
- Tryout and preparation camp for winter program with USFNT coaches
- Camp/Event
- Real Zaragoza satellite club
- 8/16/22 to 8/28/22
- Pre-season training with Liga Nacional team (16-18 yo)
- Camp/Event
- Minnesota Select Spain Tour Summer 2022
- 8/07/22 to 8/15/22
- Training, elite level matches, and pro match attendance
- Camp/Event
- TOVO Academy Tahoe Day Camp
- 7/05/22 to 7/15/22
- https://www.tovoinstitute.com/tahoe-day-camp/
- Camp/Event
- ODP Midwest Sub- Regional Showcase
- 6/17/22 to 6/19/22
- Camp/Event
- ECNL boys showcase- Texas
- 3/05/22 to 3/07/22
- https://www.ecnlboys.com/ecnl-tx/
- Camp/Event
- ECNL boys showcase- Florida
- 1/22/22 to 1/24/22
- https://www.ecnlboys.com/ecnl-fl/
- Camp/Event
- ODP Midwest Region ID Camp: Boys
- 7/09/21 to 7/11/21
- Camp/Event
- NSC All American Cup
- 6/18/21 to 6/20/21
- U15 top bracket champions
- Camp/Event
- NSC Kickoff Challenge
- 4/23/21 to 4/25/21
- Forfeited top bracket U15 final game due to injuries
- Camp/Event
- ODP Midwest Region ID Camp: Boys
- 7/06/20 to 7/10/20
- Direct invitation- postponed/canceled due to COVID-19
- Camp/Event
- ODP Pacific Coast Invitational 2020
- 2/28/20 to 3/01/20
- Played CM Minnesota 2005/2006 ODP team
- Camp/Event
- ODP Midwest Region ID Camp: Boys
- 7/05/19 to 7/10/19
- Attended ID camp for selection of Midwest regional team roster.
- Camp/Event
- ODP Midwest Region Showcase
- 6/28/19 to 6/30/19
- Played CD on 18 player roster representing Minnesota.
- Camp/Event
- Rochester Youth Soccer Association Invitational
- 6/16/18 to 6/17/18
- Played CM for first place in boys U12 C1 bracket.
- Camp/Event
- Rev it Up Tournament
- 5/18/18 to 5/20/18
- Played CM for first place in boys U12 C1 bracket.
Training
- EXOS Performance Training
- 2 years
- Luke Corey: [email protected]
- Exos/Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Performance Training
- 3 years
- VO2max = 58.5, agility, strength, position training
- Futsal by Dusan
- 2 years
- Academy training for soccer-related futsal skills with Dusan Jakica, US Futsal National team coach.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 4 years
- Club/Travel Team
- 5-8th grade
- Track
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- All Conference (2023), 1600m (5:21.29), 4x400m relay.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Minnesota Thun | 2019 Sophomore Team |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8/32 | 8 |
| Assists | Unknown | Not recorded |
| Shots on Goal | Unknown | Not recorded |
| Games Played | Unknown | 13 (injured for one game) |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. I participated in a highly-gifted middle school program, including intermediate Algebra Honors, Geometry Honors. (Freshman year) Algebra 2 Honors, English 1 Foundations Honors, Principles of Biomedical Sciences Honors (Sophomore year) Pre Calculus Honors, Chemistry Honors, English 2 honors (Junior year) Spanish 3 Honors, AP Calculus (Senior year) Spanish 4 Honors, AP Statistics, AP PsychologyAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP PsychologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesBand (trumpet), Soccer coach, Soccer referee, running, photography
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