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Riley Powers '23 Recruiting Profile
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Riley Powers 2023...Personal Statement
My name is Riley Powers and I am looking to attend a university where I can succeed in academics and athletics. I have been playing soccer since I was four years old, and club soccer since I was six. I have ODP and CFC Academy experience, and also currently do supplemental training with NCE (National Center of Excellence). Here is a recent article written about me...
* https://ncesoccer.com/riley-powers-on-with-great-strides-cf-fundraiser/.
Versatility on the field is my strength. I am currently starting as F or ACM on the Newtown High School Varsity team. For the club, I currently play OM or ACM for CFC UNITED ECNL 05. I have experience at F and OB as well. Stamina, speed, and technicality are my strengths. My running times are as follows: 5:12 mile, 13.1 100 meter, 45 on Nike Yo-Yo beep test. I recently came in first in the 400 meter at the CT LL State Championships with a time of 58.43 and I am also on the 4 x 400 team that came in first at the CT LL State Championships and the CT State Open Championships with a time of 355. 73 which qualified us for the 2021 Outdoor High School National Championships. Here are some articles about me...
* https://ct.milesplit.com/videos/490282/talking-with-riley-powers
* https://www.newtownbee.com/search/?q=Riley+powers
My juggling record is 1694. I am a great teammate, work well with others, and love to have fun. I am a good student and maintain an A, A- average. I made high honors both semesters this past school year. I am looking for an amazing college experience where I will grow personally, academically, and athletically. My future goals are to play soccer at the highest level possible, obtain a college degree, and pursue a career in exercise science, physical education, or sports management.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
Individual Awards
- no league awards given this season due to COVID
Team Awards
- no awards given this season due to COVID
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #5
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2021 Connecticut Football Club - CFC United (ECNL 2005)
- 2020 Connecticut Football Club (ECNL 2005)
- located Bethany, CT
- 2019 Connecticut Football Club 05 UNITED (NPL)
- 2018 Connecticut Football Club (NPL)
- Alistair Lonsdale - coach
- 2017 Connecticut Football Club - Pre-ECNL (Pre-ECNL)
- 2016 Connecticut Football Club (Premier)
- 2015 Newtown soccer club (Travel)
- from age 4-10
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Matt Micros
- Club Coach
- Jonathon Macadam
- High School Head Coach
- Marc Kenney
- Club Coach
- Leonardo Gomes Pereira Germiniani
- Club Coach
- Alistair Lonsdale
- Club Coach
- Magnus Nilerud
Events
- Camp/Event
- NEWSS Showcase
- 11/30/19 to 11/30/19
- Great games for us. Too bad the weather didn't cooperate for a final. Felt I played well at center mid, scored a goal (missed another close one), took a few great corners, and almost scored on a free kick.
- Camp/Event
- UCONN Fall 2019 id Clinic
- 10/26/19 to 10/26/19
- Awesome! The UCONN players are hilarious and were super engaged in the clinic. Super great day.
- Camp/Event
- University of Bridgeport Id Camp
- 8/11/19 to 8/11/19
- Was able to train with National Champion coaches! Very well run, learned a lot from the classroom presentation on recruiting.
- Camp/Event
- NCE Residential Camp
- 7/21/19 to 7/25/19
- Fantastic experience! NCE is amazing training. I was able to get to know the other players and experience dorm life with girls from all over New England. This experience helped me to grow personally and as a soccer player.
- Camp/Event
- Villanova Id Clinic - July 20, 2019
- 7/20/19 to 7/20/19
- Session B, 99 degrees, 130 turf temp. Hot but a great experience!
- Camp/Event
- CFC Elite Id Camp
- 7/13/19 to 7/13/19
- It was awesome to play competitively with older, very talented players.
- Camp/Event
- NCE Winter Invitational Tournament
- 2/23/19 to 2/23/19
- Invited by owner John Curtis
- Camp/Event
- UCONN id Clinic
- 2/09/19 to 2/09/19
- id clinic
- Camp/Event
- Northeast Id Clinic
- Camp/Event
- NCE Winter Invitational Tournament
- Invited to all 3 winter tournaments.
Training
- NCE Select Squad - National Center of Excellence - Metro Area 05 * https://ncesoccer.com
- 2 years
- * Invited to NCE 05 Northeast Winter Tournament 2019, * Was invited to NCE Residential Training Camp 2019
- ODP
- 1 year
- 2005 CT ODP - 2018
- Coerver Training
- 1 year
- 2017-2018
- CFC Academy with Dave Clarke
- 1 year
- 2018
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 9 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Played on Newtown Middle School basketball team and Newtown 8th grade travel team.
- Track
- 6 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Runs 5K and Mile races. Best mile time - 5:41, Best 1.5 mile - 8:59
- Track
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Running indoor track. Qualified for Freshman Nationals fro Mile Run. All -SWC First Team. SWC First Place Champion for Mile Run (5:16). First place winner of Newtown's 5K Turkey Trot 11/28/2019.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesF.U.N-Families United Newtown