McKenzie Solomon '22 Recruiting Profile
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McKenzie Solomon, Goalkeeper | Class of 2022 | Tophat U15 DA
I enjoy being around athletes and working with others towards a common goal. I have a passion for competitive sports and have decided to focus my athletic abilities on soccer and goalkeeping. I am looking for a college program that is highly committed to intense daily training, challenging player development and growing their goalkeeper's role as a key part of their overall strategy. I am driven to always give my best and push my team to do the same while exemplifying integrity both on and off the field. I want to continue my development each day by pushing myself in training and by surrounding myself with other top athletes and coaches that will challenge me to grow as a player and a person.
My commitment to both athletics and academics is demonstrated by my academic success as well as playing multiple sports. Most days, I attend practices for over 4 hours a day. I currently play three high school sports with 2 hours of daily workouts followed by soccer training with my DA club 4-5 days a week for 2.5 hours each day (1 hour of GK training followed by 1.5 hours of team practice). I have learned to make the best use of my time throughout the day in order to manage my sports training as well as academics so I can maintain my 4.0 GPA in honors and AP classes. I also make it a priority to spend time with my family and church small group, as they help me to keep it all in perspective.
KEY SKILLS: Speed, Quickness/ Agility, Knowledge of Game Strategy, Footwork, Goal Kicks/Punting, and On-field Presence
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region, Captain, Team MVP
Team Awards
- National Champs,
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region
Team Awards
- State 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2022 Concorde Fire ECNL Platinum U18/19 (ECNL)
- 2022 ECNL National Champions
- 2021 Concorde Fire 04 ENCL Platinum (ECNL GU17)
- Moved to Concorde Fire after DA was dissolved in 2020.
- 2020 NTH Tophat DA U-16 (2004 DA)
- 2019 NTH Tophat U15 DA (Tophat DA (Development Academy))
- My Tophat U15 DA team currently ranked #5 overall in US by US Development Academy Standings as of January 2019
- 2018 NTH Tophat DA U-14 (DA 2004)
- Undefeated in Southeast Development Academy Division for Fall season. Finished season with a 27-1-2 record.
- 2017 NTH Tophat 04 Pre-ECNL (U13 Pre-ECNL 2004)
- Played SRPL schedules as well as ECNL Junior Showcases
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Garvin Quamina
- Position Coach
- Jaimel Johnson
- Club Coach
- Troy Garner
- Position Coach
- Ron Appollon, GK Coach
- Travel/Club Coach
- Ted Colburn
- Position Coach
- Kimberly Bingham, GK Coach
- Travel / Club Coach
- Jerome Samuels
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2022 ECNL National Playoffs
- 6/23/22 to 7/28/22
- U18-19 ECNL Natl Champions
- Camp/Event
- ECNL Greer Showcase
- 12/04/20 to 12/06/20
- Camp/Event
- 2019 DA Winter Cup/Showcase
- 12/09/19 to 12/13/19
- Won DA Cup Group and Final 8 for DA Cup
- Camp/Event
- Girls DA Cup Competition
- 10/12/19 to 10/13/19
- Games part of regional play as part of DA Cup Competition. Team leading group in Winter Cup.
- Camp/Event
- 2019 DA National Playoffs
- 6/21/19 to 6/30/19
- Won Group. Made it to the final 8 before losing in a PK shootout.
- Camp/Event
- Girls DA Spring Showcase
- 4/26/19 to 4/29/19
- OUR SPRING SHOWCASE SCHEDULE Friday, April 26 2019 at 1:00 PM Tophat U-15 vs San Diego Surf U-15 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Field 2 Sunday, April 28 2019 at 3:45 PM Tophat U-15 vs Real Colorado U-15 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Field 9 FEATURED GAME Monday, April 29 2019 at 11:15 AM Tophat U-15 vs LA Galaxy San Diego U-15 Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Field 14
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Development Academy Summer Showcase U14
- 6/27/18 to 6/30/18
- NTH Tophat DA 2004
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Development Academy Spring Showcase
- 4/06/18 to 4/09/18
- Team: NTH Tophat U-14
- Camp/Event
- 2017 U13 Dallas International Girls Cup Champion
- 4/12/17 to 4/16/17
- Champion Played 5 games. 4 Shut-outs. Only one goal scored.
- Camp/Event
- 2016 Disney Junior Showcase U13 Champions
- 11/25/16 to 11/27/16
- Champions. 4 games. 4 shutouts.
- Camp/Event
- FC Stars Cup (Premier Elite Tournament)
- 9/03/16 to 9/04/16
- Champions. 4 games. 3 shutouts. 1 goal scored
Training
- Georgia ODP
- 2 years
- Goalkeeper Training as part of Georgia ODP team in 2015-2017
- U.S. Soccer Girls National Training Center
- 2 years
- US Soccer NTC for Southeast Region in Atlanta
- Dynasty Goalkeeping Camp
- 2 years
Additional Sports
- Volleyball
- 2 years
- Club/Travel Team
- A5 Volleyball
- Basketball
- 5 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Georgia Pistols/AAU and School Basketball
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Started on JV Basketball Team at Galloway School as an 8th Grader
- Track
- 2 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Middle School Track team: 100 m: 14.29 200 m: 29.79
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Freshmen Year. Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 NTH Tophat U15 | 2018 NTH Tophat DA | 2017 NTH Tophat 04 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 12 | 30 | 57 |
| Shutouts | 7 | 22 out of 30 games | 45 |
| Total Saves | 42.5 | 117 | 213 |
| Goals Against Avg. | .333 | .387 | .228 |
| Saves % | 90.6 | 90.7% | 97.3% |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Biology, Geometry, 9th Lit/Comp, Chemistry, Algebra II, 10th Gr LitAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Government AP LangRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAcademic Honor Roll, Principal's List, Freshman Academic Honor Roll, Principal's List, Sophomore
- ActivitiesFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) HOSA-Future Health Professionals Volunteer Goalkeeper Coach, Riverwood High School Soccer (since I can not participate due to US Soccer DA rules, 9th & 10th grade)
Top NCSA Athletes at Riverwood International Charter School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
