Luke Nielsen '24 Recruiting Profile
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Luke Nielsen (202...Personal Statement
I have followed a unique path to playing goalie, as I first wanted to condition for my up and coming junior year football. I, however, fell in love with the game. The speed, physicality and adrenaline of the goalie position just stood out to me, so I jumped on the opportunity to play my sophomore year of high school. On JV I started during the preseason, and then quickly moved to varsity goalie by the second varsity game (my 3rd game ever). I became the starter by my 5th game ever. I recorded 134 saves with a competitive 71% save percentage in NorCals toughest league. By the end of the season I earned a spot on the competitive club team (NorCal).
Playing as a Goalie allowed me to develop my fundamentals and grow my lacrosse IQ. I use my knowledge of the game and athleticism to my team’s advantage as I’m the only voice on the field that the stands can hear the second that ball crosses to my side of the field, I’m verbally assisting my teammates’ positioning. This past summer I also experienced success on my club team on NorCal where I was named team MVP, and US Lacrosse described me as an “up and coming talent” in the class of 2024.
I am looking to further my academic goals of becoming a radiologist and pursue my new dream of playing lacrosse at the collegiate level.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #44
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-State
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2024 ADVNC National Team (National)
- Naptown Semi-Finalists
- 2022 ADVNC (2024)
- Starter for North Bay
- 2022 NorCal Elite (2024)
- Battle by the Bay Elite-bracket player award.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Ryan Balanos
- Other
- Andrew Gvozden
- Club Director
- Chris Rotelli
- Club Coach
- Matt Bond
Events
- Camp/Event
- Legends Autumn Tilt
- 11/12/22 to 11/13/22
- NorCal Gold
- Camp/Event
- Santa-Barbra Showdown
- 10/15/22 to 10/16/22
- Team NorCal, Polo-Club (non-league) tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Oregon Classic
- 7/15/22 to 7/17/22
- NorCal Gold
- Camp/Event
- BYU Sports Combine
- 7/11/22 to 7/14/22
- Goalie of the Week, 1st team Division (A)
- Camp/Event
- Battle by the Beach
- 7/02/22 to 7/03/22
- Team NorCal
- Camp/Event
- Battle of the Bay
- 6/11/22 to 6/12/22
- NorCal (Gold)
Statistics
| Statistic | 2024 ADVNC National | 2022 Varsity Team | 2022 NorCal Elite | 2022 ADVNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Groundballs | 3 | 72 | NA | 6 |
| Games Played | 2 | 14 | 32 | 4 |
| Record | 6-2 | 12-3 | 18-14 | 4-0 |
| GAA | 7.5 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 1.5 |
| Save % | 5 | 71.2 | 61.32 | 82.67 |
| Saves | 33 | 134 | 293 | 19 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Pre-CalculusAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. This year: AP U.S. History Next year: AP Calculus BC AP Physics AP Government AP English 4Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsEagle Scout Award
- ActivitiesChess Tournaments / Speed Chess Club founder / Chess Club President, Speed Cubing Tournaments (WCA), Politics Club VP, (Music: 12 instruments) /1st Overall MidCal Drum-line (BHS), (Professional Juggling) / IJA Vegas Showcase HM / IJA Hawaii Juniors division Semi-Finalist,
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