Amber Jenkins '14 Recruiting Profile

 **********Last  Updated May 17, 2014*******

******************Amber has committed to and signed her National  Letter of Intent to compete on scholarship in track and field for (Division I) La Salle University of Philadelphia, PA this week. We wish to thank all of the coaches who showed an abundance of interest and attention in having Amber become a member of your fine educational establishments. The recruiting process has been long but also very rewarding.   Again, thank you all and God Bless.**************************

Dear Soccer Coaches, 

* 2nd team All-American track and field 4 X 200m relay (10th at 2014 New Balance Outdoor Nationals)

She had multiple athletic and academic scholarship offers from Division I and DII universities. 

Amber's athletic resume includes being:

* The 2014 Atlantic County 100m dash Champion, The Cape Atlantic League 100m and 200m dash Champion

* 2014 Group 4 Sectional Champion 4 X 100m relay 

* The 2012 and 2013 Egg Harbor Township High School Girls Soccer  MVP  *  a member of the 2013 U-19 EDP Cup/ Charlotte Moran U-19 Tournament Champs (Jersey Premier Soccer) *

  *  A  2014 - 55m dash semifinalist at Colgate Women's Games at the NYC armory * The South Jersey Track Coaches Association 55m dash champion (won title at February 13, 2014 meet) *

* Was named to the 2013 All South-Jersey Girls Soccer Team * Named a 2013 Press of Atlantic City's girls soccer first team All-Star  *

 *   Named a two-time Cape Atlantic League first team Girls Soccer all-star (2012 and 2013)  *  -----------------

*   Academically, I have a 3.51 GPA  (I earned a 4.1 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd marking periods of 2013-14). I  take challenging honors classes each year. I will have seven (7) transferable college credits prior to graduation from high school. I will major in education or possibly pre-dentistry  *

*  Fortunately I have always had access to great sports training and coaching. My current club team coach Mr.Jody Roberts, is a former Division 1 coach. Coach Jody and several independent college evaluators have said that my athletic ability will translate to whatever collegiate level I choose to play. I play on the back line but I specialize in 1 v 1 defending and marking the opponents fastest or most dangerous attacker  *

* If your team needs speed, quickness and a person who can shut down attackers, then I could contribute to your team.*

 *My sprinter's speed is positively verified and evidenced by my being a: *

*2014 Atlantic County 100m dash Champion, Cape Atlantic League 100 and 200m dash champion, 2014 Penn Relays 4 X 100m heat winner, HS team captain 

* 3-time AAU National Track and Field Qualifier  * 2-time Qualifier for New Jersey's Outdoor State Track & Field Championships *  2-time First Team Cape-Atlantic League track and field All-Conference performer   * 2--time Press of Atlantic City, All-Star in both soccer and track and field.

My Soccer Honors Include being: * The  fastest 2013 soccer player in the Cape Atlantic League and the fastest 2013 soccer player in all of South Jersey (verified by njmilesplit.com) * Named to the 2013 All-South Jersey Girls Soccer Team * Named to the 2013 Press of Atlantic City first team Girls Soccer All Stars * Listed as a 2012 Pre-Season NJ State Defensive Player to Watch by NJ.com/Newark Star Ledger * A 3-time Cape Atlantic League All Conference soccer player (1st team in 2012 and 2013)  *  Egg Harbor Township HS 2012 and 2013 Girls Soccer Team's Defensive MVP  * Captain of the 2013 Indoor Track Team *  Led HS soccer team's defense which qualified for South Jersey Group 4 Playoffs (2011, 2012  and 2013) * Led soccer team defense to qualify for the prestigious South Jersey Coaches Tournament (first time in school history in 2011)  *  Led team defense to a playoff victory (first time in school history) with a shutout in 2012 * Led team defense in steals and 50/50 balls won during six victories over playoff-bound teams in 2012-defense allowed only one goal against those playoff teams * Egg Harbor Township HS Athlete of the Month (October) 2012 after winning @97% of 50/50 balls * Individually, allowed only two "shots on goal" for the 2012 regular season with zero goals allowed  *  Plays club soccer for Jersey Premier Soccer "96 (JPS '96)  *

*  Additional Track and Field Honors Include:  *  Advanced to AAU National Championships in Houston, 2012 and Detroit, 2013 (finished 14th in the country 4 X 400 in 2013)   *  Qualified for 2012 High School Nationals in Greensboro, NC (4 X400 relay)  *  Placed 12th overall at NJ (indoor track and field) Meet of Champions  *  Named to the 2012 Press of Atlantic City’s All Star track and field team * Placed 5th in NJ (indoor) State Championships in 4 x 400 * Two-time 1st team All Cape Atlantic League choice in track and field in 200m and 4 x 400 * Qualified for 2011 NJ State Group 4 Track and Field Outdoor State Championships * Set eight (8) F.A.T. school records * Led HS team to a (first time in school history) Atlantic County Championship in 2011 and the team repeated in 2012 and again in 2013  *  Named Egg Harbor Township HS Girls Track-Rookie of the Year as a freshman  *  EHTHS Athlete of the Month (January) 2012 after winning 400 meter dash at The South Jersey Open Meet  *  Runs club track for The Winslow Elite Track Club, Winslow Twp., New Jersey * Go to youtube.com and type in Amber Jenkins to see over 80 videos of Amber, training and competing in soccer and track and field.