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Abigail Brunell '21 Recruiting Profile
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My coach describes me as a “stalwart in goal”.
I am very dedicated and all of my teammates know I have that her back, on and off the field. If they just want to kick a ball, I’m there. If they want to practice PKs, I’m there. If they just need a good friend, I’m there!
Since 2017, I have been selected for ODP, ECNL, and the DA.
I would describe myself as a possession keeper. I am very comfortable with the ball at my feet and in my ability to build-up the play out of the back.
I also have great soccer IQ so I’m very good at reading the play and directing my defense, and I’m quick to come off my line, which allows my team to hold a high defensive line.
My 2020 ODP GK evaluation describes me as:
* a good shot stopper
* intelligent, on point distribution
* courageous and patient in 1v1 situations
* excellent in supporting defense
* a very good communicator
In 2021, I anchored the back line of PSA’s WPSL team to a 2nd place conference title. Unfortunately, the club could not financially sustain the team for the 2022 season.
For the Summer of 2022, I am anchoring the backline for the Medford Strikers U23 Womens Team.
My goal is to continue my studies at a diverse school with a competitive soccer program.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #00
Individual Awards
- Captain; Defensive Player of the Year; 5x Defensive Player of the Week, Captain; 5x Defensive Player of the Week, 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Defensive Player of the Year
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #00
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #00
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2022 Medford Strikers (U23 Women Mid Atlantic)
- 2021 PDA ECNL 02/03 Blue Composite (ECNL)
- 2021 PSA Monmouth (WPSL)
- Allowed only 5 goals during the season (split time in net).
- 2020 PDA (ECNL Regional League)
- 2019 PDA (NPL)
- PDA North
- 2019 Players Development Program (PDA) (ECNL)
- 2018 PDA (Development Academy)
- Backstopped PDA club team to Atlantic Division first-place finish in Development Academy rankings (2018) conceding 5 goals, the fewest number of goals in the DA nationwide
- 2017 Ukrainian Nationals PA (Black 2003 Girls)
Coach References
- Position Coach
- John Plaugic
- Private Coach
- Jillian Loyden
- Private Coach
- Ike Onyeador
- Position Coach
- Paul Blodgett
- Strength
- Lee Zimmerman
- High School Head Coach
- Bob Crawford
- Travel / Club Coach
- Rich Alberto
Events
- Camp/Event
- PDA College Showcase
- 5/23/20 to 5/25/20
- Cancelled - COVID 19
- Camp/Event
- Jefferson Cup
- 3/20/20 to 3/22/20
- Cancelled - COVID 19
- Camp/Event
- Penn Fusion Winter Showcase
- 2/15/20 to 2/16/20
- Camp/Event
- PDA Winter Showcase
- 11/29/19 to 11/30/19
- Camp/Event
- CASL
- 11/22/19 to 11/24/19
- Camp/Event
- Nationals Tournament
- 7/19/19 to 7/23/19
- Game schedule: Friday, July 19 Field #6- 4:00 pm PDA Shore ‘03 Surf vs Challenge Red 03 (TX-South) Saturday, July 20 Field #11- 10:00 am PDA Shore ‘03 Surf vs UFA Norcross Premier 03 Sunday, July 21 Field #5- 4:00 pm PDA Shore ‘03 Surf vs Salvo SC Orange (MN) Tuesday, July 23 (possible finals) Field #14- 8:30 am PDA Shore ‘03 Surf vs TBD
- Camp/Event
- ODP Region I Tournament
- 6/07/19 to 6/08/19
- PA 2002G - GK Jersey #22
- Camp/Event
- ECNL NJ
- 5/25/19 to 5/27/19
- Camp/Event
- ODP - Virginia Friendlies
- 2/23/19 to 2/24/19
- 2002 NJ State Team
- Camp/Event
- Penn Fusion Winter Showcase
- 2/16/19 to 2/16/19
- PDA Crew - 12:00 PM - Turf 1
- Camp/Event
- ODP - Plymouth Diamond Showcase
- 2/10/19 to 2/10/19
- 2002 NJ State Team
- Camp/Event
- Michigan Hawks Combine
- 1/26/19 to 1/27/19
- All-Star game - 1/27/19 @ 8:00 AM
- Camp/Event
- 2002 Girls NJYS ODP Friendlies
- 12/09/18 to 12/09/18
- FIELD 1 - Game 1 @ 8:00 AM; Game 2 @ 11:30 AM
- Camp/Event
- CASL Tournament
- 11/30/18 to 12/02/18
- Friday, November 30th against NCFC on Field #4 at 1:30 pm Saturday, December 1st against FC Bucks on Field #1 at 1:30 pm Sunday, December 2nd against SD Surf on Field #13 at 8:00 am
- Camp/Event
- U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs
- 6/22/18 to 6/29/18
- “0” GOALS ALLOWED; 6/23/18 - 11:00 AM; 6/25/18 - 1:15 PM; 6/27/18 - 1:00 PM
- Camp/Event
- U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase
- 4/07/18 to 4/10/18
- http://www.ussoccerda.com/20170915-bryan-park-greensboro-to-host-girls-spring-showcase
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Michigan Hawks Winter College Combine
- 1/28/18 to 1/28/18
- https://www.michiganwolveshawks.com/32-news/2013news/1601-michigan-hawks-winter-combine.html
- Camp/Event
- U.S. Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase
- 12/06/17 to 12/09/17
- “0” goals allowed
Training
- Jill Loyden at The Keeper Institute
- 2 years
- http://www.thekeeperinstitute.com
- Ike Onyeador
- 3 years
- http://www.tcnjathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1459
- Modern Goalkeeper Training Systems - John Plaugic - 201-741-0221 - [email protected]
- 2 years
- Elite Training and Path-to-Pro Training
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 PDA |
|---|---|
| Games Played | 6 |
| Shutouts | 4 |
| Total Saves | 45 |
| Goals Against Avg. | 0.80 |
| Saves % | 91.8% |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Presidential Award of Academic Excellence, Social Studies Student of the Year
- ActivitiesJewish Relief Agency, Orchestra, Student Mentor, Foster Dogs