Makena McDermott '23 Recruiting Profile
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My name is Makena McDermott and I am a 5’10” left-footed goalkeeper from Denver, Colorado. I am currently a Senior at Wheat Ridge High School, where I am ranked 8th in my class with a 4.41 weighted GPA and a 3.97 unweighted GPA. I play for REAL COLORADO’s OLYMPICO 05G team, and we will be moving from P1 to the USYS ELITE-64 National League in 2022-23 season. I also had the honor of being selected for the COLORADO SELECT ODP Player Pool in 2019.
Being a goalkeeper since age 8 has given me the confidence, perseverance, and skills needed to succeed in this high-pressure role. Over the years, I have developed my abilities to play under pressure, read the game, and be a leader to my teammates on the field. I have consistently been recognized for my foot skills, innate positioning within the goal and ability to inspire confidence from my teammates.
My goal is to play college soccer for a D1 school where I can succeed academically and also make a positive impact on the field. I am committed to working hard and being a positive force on any team I am privileged to be a part of.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #0
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2022 REAL COLORADO (Elite-64)
- Starting GK; also swings ECNL
- 2021 Real Colorado (CSA Champions League Premier 1)
- '05 Girls Olympico team; part-time ECNL
- 2020 Real Colorado (CSA Champions League Premier 1)
- Played for '05 Girls Olympico team (the club's top non-ECNL team for her age bracket); invited to train with ECNL keepers by the club's Director of Goalkeeping
- 2019 Colorado Select (ODP) (USYS ODP)
- Selected for Travel Team Pool (top 2 keepers); traveled for 2 tournaments (team won 1)
- 2019 Real Colorado (CSA Champions League Premier 1)
- Played for '05 Girls Olympico team (the club's top non-DA team for her age bracket)
- 2018 B-elite Academy (CSA Champions League Premier 3)
- Played for ‘05 Girls team, which earned enough points to move to P2 in the following season; however, we decided to move clubs when Makena was recruited to play for Real Colorado's top non-DA P1 team
- 2017 B-elite Academy (CSA Centennial League Elite A)
- Played for combined ‘04/‘05 team; changed clubs to train with former GK coach from Barcelona FC
- 2016 Colorado RUSH (CSA Champions League Premier 3)
- Played for ‘05 Girls Nero team
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Gil Barkey
- Position Coach
- Clint Baumstark
- Position Coach
- Devala Gorrick
- Club Coach
- Ryan Gearhart
Events
- Camp/Event
- USYS National League Elite 64 Showcase
- 12/08/22 to 12/10/22
- 12/8 @ Noon vs. Strikers FC North Elite 64 04/05G (field 23); 12/9 @ 1:30PM vs. Western NY Flash Elite 64 04/05G (field 29), 12/10 @11 AM vs. Avalanche Elite 64 04/05G (field 7)
- Camp/Event
- SilverLakes Fall Showcase
- 11/25/22 to 11/27/22
- 11/25 @ 9:30 AM vs. Slammers FC HB Koge RL G04/05G (field 7); 11/26 @ 8 AM vs. Union Sacramento RC 05G NPL (field 4), 11/27 @ 11:30 AM vs. Eagles Soccer Club - Eagles SC RL G05/04 (field 14)
- Camp/Event
- 2022 Far West Regional Championships
- 6/20/22 to 6/26/22
- Camp/Event
- Las Vegas Players Showcase
- 3/18/22 to 3/21/22
- Camp/Event
- Presidents' Day PDT Tournament (SC del Sol)
- 2/11/22 to 2/14/22
- Camp/Event
- The Sport Source Showcase
- 12/03/21 to 12/05/21
- Camp/Event
- Players Cup Tournament
- 8/12/21 to 8/15/21
- Camp/Event
- EXACT Sports: West (NorCal) Girls Academic 50 ID Camp
- 7/28/21 to 7/30/21
- Camp/Event
- University of Oregon 1-Day ID Camp 2
- 7/25/21 to 7/25/21
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- Academic All-State First Team
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English, Geometry, BiologyAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. US History, World History, EnglishRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, Honor Roll, Academic All State First Team (Volleyball 2021-2022)
- ActivitiesSpanish Club, Volunteering (local clothes bank & GK coaching assistant for minis)
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