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Emily Bengtson '22 Recruiting Profile
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2021 Highlights
Goalie Training/G...Personal Statement
I guess you could say I had a rough start in life. Around 7 and 8-years-old, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and underwent 2 surgeries related to cancer in my thyroid gland. I now live cancer-free and manage my diabetes. I have never let my medical history weigh me down in athletics or academics. Not only has my medical history taught me to enjoy life and do what I love, but it has as made me much tougher and able to stand out from others.
My journey on the soccer field hasn't always been between the posts. The summer between my freshman and sophomore year, I got to thinking and I knew my high school would be graduating two senior goalies and the varsity spot would be there for the taking. So, over the course of the following months, I trained and trained and trained to develop as a goalie. I eventually made the switch to a team with a coach who was a goalie himself. My coach has helped me improve dramatically. He helped me earn the spot as the varsity goalie on my high school team and play on Arizona's ODP team in December of 2019.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Region
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #0
Team Awards
- Sectional 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2021 Inferno (AZ)
- 2021 United Soccer Academy
- 2020 United Soccer Acedemy
Coach References
- Strength
- Reggie McGill
- Club Coach
- Lindsey Mean
- Club Coach
- Roger Salazar
- High School Head Coach
- Jack Soutar
Events
- Camp/Event
- Manny Martins College ID Camp
- 8/22/21 to 8/22/21
- Camp/Event
- College Coaches Skills Camp
- 7/31/21 to 7/31/21
- Morning session
- Camp/Event
- Top Tier ID Camp
- 7/19/21 to 7/20/21
- Camp/Event
- Women's Soccer Camps
- 6/05/21 to 6/05/21
- I will be attending both the morning and the afternoon sessions.
- Camp/Event
- School's Out for Summer 2021
- 4/23/21 to 4/25/21
- Camp/Event
- Scottsdale Showcase
- 4/09/21 to 4/11/21
- Camp/Event
- TOP TIER ID Camp
- 10/30/20 to 10/31/20
- Camp/Event
- RSL Cactus Kick-Off
- 9/18/20 to 9/20/20
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 1 | 1 | |
| Games Played | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Shutouts | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Total Saves | 92 | ||
| Goals Against Avg. | 0.6 | .79 | |
| Saves % | 0.92 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. H Chemistry, H English 10, H Algebra 3/4, H Spanish 5/6, H Pre-CalcAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Pre- AP World History, AP Language and Composition, AP Environmental ScienceRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAll-Academic 1st Team, passed sports medicine and rehabilitation CTE assessment
- ActivitiesHOSA, NJHS (7th & 8th grade)