Zachary Derringer ‘15 Recruiting Profile

Personal Statement

My dream is to become a college soccer player for a great soccer program. My main position is at Left Back but I can also fit at Right Back, Defensive Mid or Left Mid. I believe that my biggest strengths are my work rate, I give 100% every time I step on the field, and my athleticism, I have good speed and acceleration which makes it difficult for opposing wingers to beat me. I like to tackle strongly and let my opponent know that they’re not going to have an easy game. When the chance comes I like to make overlapping runs and send crosses into the box. I feel that's where I have an advantage over other outside backs, my speed allows me to quickly get up and down the left flank. I have been on Varsity for my high school team since I was a freshman and I am currently the team captain. I play club soccer for the Dallas Texans 97 Red FTW. I have always played with players a few years older than me and I feel that has made me a stronger player mentally and physically.