Zachary Birkhead '16 Recruiting Profile

Coaches,

I have always endeavored to play soccer at the highest level. I strive to do the best I can at everything I do. I participate in many things in addition to soccer.  I give them all my best effort.  I volunteer at the local hospital, keep my GPA at 3.8 or higher, contribute to various clubs at school, and am an Eagle Scout. If you decide I am a good fit for your team I will do what it takes to perform at the highest level. I will be the first player to training, and the last one to leave.  I will work exceptionally hard to maintain a superior level of fitness. 

I have played soccer competitively for eight years. My club team, AFC Lightning, has been in R3PL for three out of four seasons and will be competing in SPL this fall.  The one year we did not qualify for R3PL, we finished first in the Georgia Classic 1 League. We have been to the semifinals of State Cup three times. I have been a consistent starter on the team throughout my career. I also play for my high school, Whitewater, in Fayetteville, Georgia.  I made the varsity team as a freshman and started both my freshman and sophomore seasons. This year I will be a Junior and expect to be a varsity starter again.  My freshman year the team made it to the second round of playoffs. 

Thank you for your consideration and I hope that I am the player you are looking for.