Connor Hefner '25 Recruiting Profile
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Connor Hefner sav...Personal Statement
My name is Connor Hefner. I am currently a Junior at St. Stephens High School in Hickory, NC. I started playing soccer at the local YMCA when I was only four years old. My mom was my coach and I had a lot of fun playing. From that early experience I developed my passion for the game and moved on to play at the competitive club level to develop my skills as a player. My passion has only grown since that time and I want to play at the college level and beyond.
The classroom is the most important part of school so I make sure I spend time studying in pursuit of my academic goals. I currently have all A’s (4.0 GPA) after my first semester of high school. I also spend the winter season wrestling for my high school so I can experience multiple sports and coaches. I am a positive person and care for all my teammates. All of my coaches comment how I am a “coach able athlete” and that I work until I accomplish my goals.
Currently, I am still figuring out what area of study I would like to focus on in college, but I have interests in Sports Broadcasting and Sports Marketing. Ideally, I would like to attend a college that has diverse academic offerings that fit my interests and where I can play soccer. Ultimately, I want to become a faithful alumni who can continue to give back.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #1
- 2021 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2023 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (Blast Blue-Premier Division)
- Selected as Captain of U16 Team
- 2022 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (Blast Blue-Premier Division)
- 2022 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (Blast Blue-National League Piedmont Conference)
- 2021 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (Blast Blue-Premier Division)
- 2020 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (Blast Blue-Premier Division)
- 2019 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (Blast Blue-First Division)
- 2018 Catawba Valley Youth Soccer Association (NC) (Blast Blue-First Division)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Godwin Iwelumo
- Private Coach
- Carlos Rubio
- Strength
- Drew Racine
- Private Coach
- Juan
- Club Coach
- Scott Goforth
- High School Head Coach
- Fernando Munoz
Events
- Camp/Event
- USYS Southern Regional
- 6/22/23 to 6/26/23
- Connor's Club Team Played in USYS Southern Regional Tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Virginia Olympic Development Program (East Coast State Friendlies)
- 2/24/23 to 2/26/23
- Connor was the goal keeper for the NC Team playing against teams from New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. NC only took one team for this age group and Connor was the only goal keeper for the second straight year.
- Camp/Event
- North Carolina Olympic Development Program
- 1/07/23 to 1/08/23
- Connor served as GK for NC 07 ODP team in games vs. Georgia, Virginia and West Virginia.
- Camp/Event
- Lee Squires ID Camp
- 12/17/22 to 12/17/22
- Camp/Event
- College Coaches Showcase Camp
- 11/27/22 to 11/27/22
- Camp/Event
- Men's College Soccer Prospect ID Showcas
- 7/09/22 to 7/09/22
- ID Camp
- Camp/Event
- Men's Advanced Goalkeeping Academy
- 6/26/22 to 6/30/22
- Camp/Event
- South Region Olympic Development Program Invitational
- 6/10/22 to 6/12/22
- Connor was the goal keeper for the 07 NC ODP team that competed against teams from Georgia, South and North Texas.
- Camp/Event
- Virginia Olympic Development Program (East Coast State Friendlies)
- 2/25/22 to 2/27/22
- Connor was the goal keeper for the NC Team playing against teams from New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. NC only took one team for this age group and Connor was the only goal keeper.
- Camp/Event
- North Carolina Olympic Development Program Sub Regional Tournament
- 1/07/22 to 1/09/22
- Camp/Event
- Men's Advanced Goalkeeping Academy
- 6/27/21 to 7/01/21
- Camp/Event
- North Carolina Olympic Development Program Sub Regional Trounament
- 1/02/21 to 1/03/21
- Camp/Event
- Premier Goal Keeper Academy
- 7/12/20 to 7/17/20
- Camp/Event
- North Carolina Olympic Development Program Sub Regional Trounament
- 1/04/20 to 1/05/20
- Played teams from inside NC ODP Program
- Camp/Event
- Premier Goal Keeper Academy
- 7/14/19 to 7/19/19
Training
- NC ODP
- 7 years
- I have been selected to three sub regional tournaments and one southern regional tournament (2022).
Additional Sports
- Wrestling
- 5 years
- Varsity Team
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsJr. Beta Club Member (Middle School), A Honor Roll (Middle School), A Honor Roll (Freshman Year of High School), Spring 2023 Invited to participate in College and Career Promise Cohort for the Class of 2025. AHonor Roll (Sophomore Year of High School) Beta Club Member (Induction September 2023)
- ActivitiesFreshman Orientation Leader for Fall of 2022 (Jump Start Program)
Top NCSA Athletes at St. Stephens High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
