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Vanessa Gray '24 Recruiting Profile

Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary SchoolCanadaWomen's Soccer
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ClubWestern New York Flash Academy
Height5'8"
Weight140lbs
Age19
Primary PositionDefensive Midfielder
Secondary PositionCenter Back
Dominant FootRight

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Personal Statement

I will be a 2024 high school graduate and have aspirations of playing college Soccer in a competitive environment. In Ontario, Canada we have excellent universities that would provide a strong academic base for my future endeavors.  And while the level of Soccer is highly competitive, I am interested in playing at a higher level in this sport without sacrificing the quality of my academics, which the US can offer to me. 

I am a driven and determined Center Back playing in the Ontario Provincial Development League (OPDL). As a starter for the Burlington Bayhawks U17 team I am proud to say that last year in the 2021 season we won the U15 West Division Title (Ontario).  Subsequently, I was invited to and participated in the National Development Centre Combine (NDC) which is part of the selection process for the Provincial and National teams.  For our 2022 season, I was honored by my coach when I was appointed Team Captain.  I take this role seriously, leading the team warmups at practices and games, counseling my teammates on proper pregame nutrition and physical preparation.  On the field, I know I must lead by example, expressing a good attitude and respect towards officials.  Maintaining a positive demeanor and encouragement, even when the goals are down, has helped our team through some tough matches.  

I have been named among the Top 60 Girls for First Touch Football Canada 2022 Summer Combine Series.

I am a focused student athlete and recognize the importance of having strong and stable academics. I am very interested in both Canadian and American History and Political Science, and one day see myself as a Journalist or Political Aide.

I love playing sports of all kinds as it feeds into my competitive nature! I have been playing Soccer since I was 4 years old and on a travel team since I was 9.  Competing in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu as a provincial champion lead me to many years training and competing in Wrestling.  As a wrestler, I won our national tournament 5 years consecutively.  I knew that one day I would have to decide between Wrestling or Soccer as the time commitment required to excel at either sport precluded involvement in both.  My passion for soccer won out, and now I am entirely focused on elevating my skills on the soccer pitch.  This includes a strict dietary regime, regular strength and conditioning with speed training, and a lot of footwork drills.

Athletics

High School Information

  • 2022 Junior Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #13
  • Individual Awards
  • Captain

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience
  • 2 seasons
  • 2023 Western New York Flash Academy (ECNL-RL)
  • 2022 Burlington Bayhawks (OPDL)
  • Team Captain

Coach References

  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Matt Waddington
  • Club Coach
  • Francesca Cardwell
  • Strength
  • Adam Assenza
  • Private Coach
  • Hilton Tobin
  • Club Coach
  • Dave Mair
  • High School Head Coach
  • Tom Van Impe

Events

  • Camp/Event
  • Umbro Showcase
  • 5/21/22 to 5/23/22
  • Saturday, Indoor Field #1 830am; Sunday, Outdoor Field #2, 1120am; Monday, Outdoor Turf #2, 1240pm.
  • Camp/Event
  • Crossroads of America Showcase Tournament
  • 4/29/22 to 5/01/22
  • Friday, GP#5 at 2pm; Saturday, GP#28 at 12pm; Sunday, GP#13 at 8:30am
  • Camp/Event
  • Nike Blue Chip Showcase Tournament
  • 4/22/22 to 4/24/22
  • Friday, VoA#4 at 1:15pm; Saturday, VoA#3 at 3pm; Sunday, VoA#5 at 11:30am

Additional Sports

  • Wrestling
  • 6 years
  • Club/Travel Team
  • National Champion, 5 consecutive years

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Academics

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High School Information

High School
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
StateOntario
Phone(905) 332-5235

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?
Yes.
Are you in AP/IB classes?
No
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards and Activities

  • AwardsGrade 9 Honor roll Grade 10 Honors roll Grade 11 Honor roll Husky Nation Award - School Spirit
  • ActivitiesDECA (Business Club), Interact Rotary Club (community involvement), Link Crew (high school welcoming club), Model UN

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