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Joshua Maurer '19 Recruiting Profile
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Joshua Maurer ‘19...Personal Statement
I have played a lot of different sports growing up, including snow skiing, tennis, golf, swimming and biking on a recreational level, and baseball, basketball, cross country and soccer on a competitive level. I love to be active, but most of all I love to compete.
Since deciding to focus on soccer early in my high school career, I have dedicated thousands of hours to training - including weight lifting, aerobic conditioning, and soccer-specific skills. I believe I am just scratching the surface of my ability in the sport of soccer.
In addition to being an intense, physically-fit competitor, I have put the team first. I have a unique background in soccer, which I started playing in the recreational leagues as a four-year-old. After moving to club soccer, I was primarily a defender in U8, primarily a center midfielder in U9, and primarily a goalkeeper from U10 to U14, always playing the position that was best for my team in the judgment of my coach. That has continued in high school, as I have primarily played center back (usually in a three-man back line). When my team needs an offensive boost, I move into my preferred midfield position.
As you can see, I have what it takes to play soccer at the next level. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to prove myself.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, Captain, senior all-star game selection, , 1st Team All-Region, Captain, senior all-star game selection, team offensive player of the year
Team Awards
- Sectional 2nd Place
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- Voted Defensive Player of the Year by teammates., 2nd Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2018 Ohio Galaxies FC (Ohio Galaxies 01 Elite)
- Playing for Sid Van Dreunen, our team is scheduled to compete in the NCFC Showcase in North Carolina, the Jefferson Cup in Richmond, Va., the Blue Chip Showcase in Ohio, the Ohio Galaxies Spring and Fall Showcases, and the Ohio South State Cup, in addition to the Ohio South State League and the US Youth Soccer National League Great Lakes Conference.
- 2017 Ohio Galaxies FC (Ohio Galaxies 01 Elite)
- Playing for Javier Iriart, I was a starter at the defensive midfield position throughout the 2017-18 club season (also started games at center back and outside midfield). Our team competed in the NCFC Showcase in North Carolina, the Crossroads Showcase in Indiana, the Blue Chip Showcase in Ohio, the Ohio Galaxies Spring and Fall Showcases, and the Ohio South State Cup, in addition to the Ohio South State League and the Midwest Regional League. We finished the year ranked in the top 6 in the Ohio South state rankings.
- 2016 Ohio Galaxies FC (Ohio Galaxies FC 01 Elite)
- Playing for Jake Slemker, I was a starter at the defensive midfield position throughout the 2016-17 club season. Our team competed in the CASL Showcase in North Carolina, the Crossroads Showcase in Indiana, the Blue Chip Showcase in Ohio, the Ohio Galaxies Spring and Fall Showcases, and the Ohio South State Cup, in addition to the Ohio South State League. We finished the year ranked in the top 6 in the Ohio South state rankings.
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Javier Iriart
- Club Coach
- Jake Slemker
- High School Head Coach
- Chris Slagle
- Club Coach
- Sid Van Dreunen
Events
- Camp/Event
- Region II ODP Elite ID Camp
- 7/06/18 to 7/10/18
- Camp/Event
- visitraleigh.com Boys College Showcase
- 11/17/17 to 11/19/17
- Camp/Event
- ODP Region II ID Camp
- 7/05/17 to 7/09/17
Training
- Individual Soccer Training
- 4 years
- After researching soccer training techniques and reading books by Malcolm Gladwell, I set out to complete at least 10,000 hours worth of training in an effort to become the best player I can be. I have not maintained a close count of the hours I have spent training (both soccer skills and weight lifting/conditioning), but I believe I will exceed the 10,000 hours that Gladwell discusses in his books are necessary to excel in a chosen field by the end of my high school career.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Started at shooting guard for the Kenton Ridge High School freshman team in the 2015-16 season. Our team finished with a record of 12-10.
- Cross Country
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- I earned varsity letters for cross country as both a freshman and a sophomore. The season coincided with soccer, making it very challenging to balance both teams and a full course load. I scored for the team in the conference meet both years (meaning I wa
Statistics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. I have taken a variety of advanced and College Credit Plus classes during my high school career. My school does not calculate grades in these classes differently than other classes (all students have GPAs based on a 4.0 scale). I have completed the following College Credit Plus classes: Spanish 3, Pre-Calculus, and English 11. I am currently enrolled in the following College Credit Plus classes: Calculus and English 12.Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsIn addition to earning a total of six varsity letters, I have participated in Leo Club (service) and the Spanish Honor Society.
- ActivitiesI have participated in two service mission trips in the last three years with my church, Grace Lutheran Evangelical Church in Springfield, Ohio. I also attend Sunday School each week and volunteer as an acolyte in my church. I am a licensed soccer referee. I officiate approximately 50 games per year.