Alex Gakenheimer '13 Recruiting Profile
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2011 HIghlightsPersonal Statement
I'm Alex Gakenheimer and I'm the starting placekicker for Charlotte Country Day School. I will surely provide a valuable kicking asset to our team, and bring forth a positive attitute. I will always be the first teamate in the weight room, on the field, or hitting the books, as I value hard work and being a leader in all aspects of life. I always bring a positive mental mindset to my kicking, schoolwork, and other abilities, which enables my success as a student-athlete. I'm looking for a school that is highly selective, and will continue to challenge my studies. The academic quality of a school is valued most in my decision, and as I do wish to play in the highest level possible, I will not sacrifice academics for a higher level of play. My goal wherever I kick is to eventually earn duties in all three disciplines; field goals, kick-offs, and punts.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2011 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- Greater Charlotte Kicker Finalist
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, State 2nd Place
- 2010 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #84
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, State Champs
Coach References
- Position Coach
- Dan Orner
- High School Head Coach
- Bob Witman
Events
- Camp/Event
- Brown Kicking Camp
- 6/26/12 to 6/26/12
- More Kicking Camps in July
- Camp/Event
- Dartmouth Kicking Camp
- 6/25/12 to 6/25/12
- Camp/Event
- Villanova Camp
- 6/21/12 to 6/21/12
- Camp/Event
- University of Maryland Kicking Camp
- 6/18/12 to 6/18/12
- Run by kicking coach Dan Orner
- Camp/Event
- University of Virginia Kicking Camp (invite only)
- 6/10/12 to 6/10/12
- 9/12 ( fg's from 30 to 50 yards), 2/3 (fg's from 42 yards right hash)
- Camp/Event
- National Team USA Trials
- 5/26/12 to 5/28/12
- Invited to the Team USA U-19 tryouts July in Texas
- Camp/Event
- Best Kicker in NC/SC hosted by Dynamic Kicking
- 11/02/10 to 11/02/10
- Winner/ best kicker in NC for class of 2013
- Camp/Event
- Princeton Camp
Training
- Dan Orner Kicking and Punting
- 2 years
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- Team Captain
Statistics
| Statistic | 2011 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Games played | 12 |
| Average kickoff distance | 62 yards |
| Extra points/attempts | 59/62 |
| Touchback percentage | 59% |
| Kick off return TD's | 0 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Pre-Calculus, Physics, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Modern-European History, Chamber ChoirAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. US HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, Honor Roll 2010-2011, Head of Schools list 2011-2012
- ActivitiesBow Tie Service Club, Young Republicans Club, Acapella Ensemble, Tri-M Music Honors Society, School Musical
Top NCSA Athletes at Charlotte Country Day School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
