Michael Maniak '16 Recruiting Profile
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2014 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Ever since I can remember I have wanted to play soccer. Playing College soccer will help me become a top athlete and become the person I want to be. The next step to my life is to play in college. I want to be challenged to be my best on and off the field. My goal in life is to become a professional athlete. I dream to play with the very best in the world and to play in Europe.
I have great leadership qualities and i like to bond with the people i work with. I have excellent ball handling skills with my hands and good handling with my feet. I have strong legs and I can move quick. I want to be the best on the team and work hard to do so.
In the classroom I try hard to maintain a good GPA. I work hard and want to excel in what I am learning.
I hope to become a great peer to those around me. I also want to make my parents proud of what I have come to be and what I have done.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
- 2013 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, Captain
- 2012 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Conference, captain
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2015 Madison FC Gold (WI) (MRL)
- 2014 Madison FC Gold (WI) (Premier)
- 2013 Madison FC Gold (WI) (Premier)
- 2013 Wisconsin ODP
- 2012 Wisconsin ODP
- 2012 Wisconsin Rush
- 2011 Wisconsin Rush
- 2010 Middleton Yahara
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Christian Ezell
- High School Head Coach
- Ennis Nelson
- Travel / Club Coach
- Shant Mesdjian
Events
- Camp/Event
- Camp Shutout
- 7/19/15 to 7/25/15
- It is an all goalkeeper camp.
Training
- Goalkeeper training
- 4 years
- I had goalkeeper training at University of Wisconsin-Madison with the players and coaches during the winter season. The training was once a week at the McClain center.
- Goalkeeper Training
- 4 years
- I had goalkeeper training with a college coach from the University of Wisconsin- Madison once a week during the fall season. The coach later went to Hawaii to coach and now he coaches with Chicago Fire Academy Teams.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2014 Varsity Team | 2013 Varsity Team | 2012 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shutouts | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Saves | 238 | 252 | |
| Goals Against Avg. | 2.625 | 2.125 | |
| Saves % | 1.9 | 1.3 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. I am taking two AP classes.Awards and Activities
- ActivitiesKey Club, Polish Club
Top NCSA Athletes at Wisconsin Dells High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
