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Sophia Griffin '22 Recruiting Profile
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Hello, I’m Sophie Griffin, Class of 2022. I am both a defender and a midfielder. I’ve been playing soccer since I was 4 years old. I love soccer and it’s my dream to play college soccer. I’ve always been a leader on my teams. I’m a well rounded player who is very coachable (my coaches have said). My wish is to attend a college that challenges me both in soccer and in the classroom. I am a senior at Paw Paw High School (Michigan) where I have a 3.3 GPA and will be graduating in 2022. I have been a Varsity soccer starter beginning my freshman year. I also play travel soccer (premier level since 7th grade) and varsity basketball. I’m blessed with speed, strength, and height (5’ 9”). I am looking forward to taking my game to a higher level.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #5
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Team Awards
- Season canceled due to pandemic
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2020 KSC
- 2019 Red Arrow Fc
- 2018 Red Arrow Fc
- 2017 Portage Soccer Club (Premier )
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Jose Patino
- High School Head Coach
- Ernesto Diaz
- Travel / Club Coach
- Steve Waterman
Events
- Camp/Event
- Exact Showcase
- 11/14/20 to 11/14/20
- Skillset Overview Technical Abilities - 95 / 100 Dribbling - Quality with ball at both feet. Good in tight spaces, and makes good use of moves to beat defenders. Passing - Creates opportunities for teammates with accurate passes. Rarely over or under hits the ball. Tactical Abilities - 95 / 100 Field Spacing - Highly active and involved in the attack. Gives good distance of support and passing angles for teammates. Reading The Game - Does well seeing the first level of pressure and making appropriate decision on the ball. Physical Abilities - 97 / 100 Speed - Great speed overall, in particular when running into space. Will be an important asset going forward. Strength - Did a good job handling challenges and played well shoulder-to-shoulder. Mental Abilities - 97 / 100 Coachable - Responds well to coaching. Asked good questions and seemed to enjoy the learning process. Passion For The Game - Brings energy to every session that was contagious. Great approach to the game! Coach's Comments Sophia was a pleasure to work with at camp. She showed passion on the field and never gave up. She was in the right positions to have opportunities for herself and her teammates. Her work ethic stood out as she continued to push herself. She has the time to continue to develop her skills and have the opportunities to become an elite player. This will help you create space and receiving the ball. This will help you be more involved with play and be an outlet pass to move the ball into the attack. Ball control is important during a game. Having it be a natural habit will help you be an impact player on the field.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 8 years
- Varsity Team
- Defensive Player of the Year 2019