Willow Toft '25 Recruiting Profile
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I started playing soccer at the age of 8 years old after begging my parents to join a team and knew immediately it was my sport and part of who I am. I love everything about this sport. I am now in my senior year of high school and will graduate in 2025. My hope is to play in college for a school that has a great academic program and also the same soccer team spirit and love of the game that I have.
I have played year round for many teams like Central IL United Girls Academy, Central IL ECNL Eclipse, Peoria FC United (PFCU), Central Illinois United (CIU), Illinois Olympic Development Program (ODP), Peoria Soccer Club (PSC), John Gaspar Soccer Academy (JGSA), and Washington Legends. I have also also subbed for Morton Premier, Pekin Pride, and Chicago Fire North.
Recently, Exact Sports selected me for the Exact 11 team and I went to England to play in March 2024 and they also named me number #30 out of the top 100 High School female soccer players in the nation.
A side thing I love is to volunteer for NTRA (a local rec league) to just have fun and watch kids playing without all the pressure. I help encourage other kids to get more serious about playing sports at a competitive level. The younger kids are so much fun to work with and watch them develop their skills in sports. I have also had my referee certification for 5 years now and ref for many organizations.
Last, but definitely not least... I take my academics very seriously. I am currently part of the NHS (National Honors Society) in High School and was NJHS (National Junior's Honor Society) while in Junior High. I am also part of SAS (Student Athlete Scholars) and the NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars). I consistently maintain high honors having around a 4.0 GPA or above while taking honors and advanced placement classes in English and Science in High School. I am also taking dual credit courses when available.
I am looking forward to connecting with the right college, coaches, and teammates that support my same goals both in academics and soccer!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #20
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, All-Conference 2nd team and All-sectional
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #20
Individual Awards
- Team Golden Boot Player, Golden Boot Player 2023, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #20
Team Awards
- Regional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2023 Central Illinois United (Girls Academy)
- 2022 Central Illinois United (Girls Academy)
- 2021 Eclipse Select (ECNL 2006 Girls)
- 2020 Central Illinois United (SLYSA)
- 2019 Illinois ODP State Team (State Select)
- 2019 PFCU (SLYSA)
- 2018 PFCU (SLYSA)
- 2017 PFCU (SLYSA)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Brandon Menke
- Travel / Club Coach
- Jevan Muenzer
- High School Head Coach
- Noel Zerbonia
- Travel / Club Coach
- Jessica Sticklemaier
Events
- Camp/Event
- Exact Camp- Midwest Girls Academic 50 ID Camp
- 7/19/24 to 7/21/24
- Camp/Event
- Women's College Soccer Prospect ID National Event
- 7/12/24 to 7/14/24
- We couldn’t be more excited to inform you that you have been selected to attend the College Soccer Prospect ID National Showcase this summer in Lawrence, Kansas at the University of Kansas, the home of the NCAA Division I Jayhawks. The College Soccer Prospect ID National Showcase is the premier high school soccer experience this summer. Congratulations on earning this invitation! You have been selected to participate as a Defender, where you can showcase your abilities in a competitive environment. You and your family can see all the details at, www.CollegeSoccerProspectIDNational.com. Feel free to register as your primary position, Defender, or as your secondary position, Forward. Because of your performance at the College Soccer Prospect ID event on Sunday, April 14th in Elmhurst, IL, you are one of the few 2025 soccer players from Illinois that have been chosen to participate in this national showcase taking place July 12th-14th, 2024.
- Camp/Event
- Colorado State Pueblo - Women's Soccer Camps
- 7/06/24 to 7/06/24
- Camp/Event
- GA Summer Showcase
- 6/20/24 to 6/23/24
- Camp/Event
- Home vs. Chicago FC United 2007 GA
- 6/15/24 to 6/15/24
- 10:00 AM - 11:40 AM on Field 13
- Camp/Event
- WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER PROSPECT ID SHOWCASE
- 4/14/24 to 4/14/24
- Camp/Event
- Exact 11 team - 2023 Exact Camp Nominated players
- 3/25/24 to 4/02/24
- Dear Willow and Parent, We are thrilled to inform you that you have been handpicked this summer to receive a nomination to be a part of our elite squad - the EXACT 11! You are among the top players in the country to be nominated for this opportunity. This isn't just a team comprised of the top players in the country; it's a journey, and a testament to your skills on and off the field. An EXACT 11 team will be traveling to Europe this December and next March to compete on the world stage vs. top European opponents in the trip of a lifetime, and we want you to join us!
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Elite ID Camp
- 2/10/24 to 2/11/24
- Dates: February 10-11, 2024 (Sat - Sun) Saturday: LFA Training Center 1 Athletic Dr, Earth City, MO Sunday: LFA Soccer Complex 2155 Creve Coeur Mill Rd, St. Louis, MO
- Camp/Event
- 2024 Mid-West College Combine
- 2/04/24 to 2/04/24
- This event is for uncommitted 2024, 2025, & 2026 graduating classes from teams in Midwest GA Conference.
- Camp/Event
- GA Winter Showcase
- 11/30/23 to 12/03/23
- GA College showcase for Central Illinois United GA 05/06 girls
- Camp/Event
- Exact National Showcase Camp - St. Louis Girls
- 11/25/23 to 11/25/23
- Evaluation from SIUE coach: https://mycamp.exactsports.com/9a38e6ce-5a5b-4b27-b002-f2a5d3b49f97/performance_report
- Camp/Event
- College Soccer Prospects - Women
- 11/19/23 to 11/19/23
- Looking forward to connecting with coaches and showing how I can be an amazing team player at the college level.
- Camp/Event
- Indy Women's Showcase
- 11/17/23 to 11/18/23
- Playing with Central Illinois United GA 05/06 team
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Girls Academic 50 ID Camp
- 7/23/23 to 7/25/23
- Exact Sports Spotlight Athlete blog Willow is featured in: https://exactsports.com/blog/spotlight-upperclassmen-athletes-midwest-girls-academic-50-id-camp-soccer-summer-2023-2-3-2/2023/09/24/
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Girls Academic 50 ID Camp
- 7/23/23 to 7/25/23
- Evaluation from Western Illinois Coach at camp: https://mycamp.exactsports.com/pr_share/92228/99bc6873-3e55-4fcb-93ce-3d4227723cf6
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English and Science Freshman and Sophomore yearsAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. English and Science Junior yearRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNHS (National Honors Society), SAS (Student Athlete Scholars), NSHSS (The National Society of High School Scholars), NJHS (National Juniors Honor Society), Honor Roll every year of schooling since middle school.
- ActivitiesPart of the student leadership team for organizing the 2024 Snowball event for WCHS.
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