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Dakota Whitsel '20 Recruiting Profile

Fountain Valley High SchoolFountain Valley, CAMen's Soccer
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ClubSlammer FC
Height6'1"
Weight170lbs
Age23
Primary PositionDefensive Midfielder
Secondary PositionAttacking Midfielder
Dominant FootLeft

Video

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Personal Statement

I have a keen interest in business (marketing and new product development) and I’m looking to study at a school with a great business program. I’m equally as interested in finding a school with a strong soccer program and culture where I can play a key role in helping the team win games.  

At a young age I was taught that assists are just as important as goals, and as such, I’ve always played as a midfielder.  I currently play as a highly technical and creative defensive midfielder, equally comfortable in the #6 and the #10 role.  I have an excellent tactical understanding of the game, great vision on the pitch, and have a calm, yet creative presence in the midfield.  I excel at creating build-ups that result in dangerous attacks.  I’m a student of the game and can read the game, as well as my players’ abilities, extremely well.  I have a strong, accurate outside shot (dominant left foot).  

I’ve moved around a fair amount (NorCal, North Carolina, Texas and now SoCal) and as a result I’ve had to switch teams/clubs every few years. Despite that fact, I have often worn the captain’s band (or co-captain) which speaks to my leadership both on and off the pitch.  While the lack of continuity has been difficult at times, and it’s not always easy being an “outsider” on a new team, it’s taught me to be tenacious.  It’s also taught me to be flexible since I’ve had to adapt to so many new environments, players, coaches, and styles of play. In the end, it’s definitely made me a better player and I hope to bring that experience with me as I embark on my college career. 

 

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity
  • 3 years
  • Varsity Starter
  • 3 years
  • 2019 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #14
  • 2018 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #14
  • 2017 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #21
  • Individual Awards
  • Captain, Captain, 2017-2018 Offensive MVP , Captain, Offensive MVP , 1st Team All-Region

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience
  • 3 seasons
  • 2019 Slammer FC (ECNL)
  • All Conference
  • 2018 Slammers FC (ECNL)
  • 2017 Albion Hurricanes FC (TX) (Flight 1)

Statistics

Statistic2017 Varsity Team
Goals6
Assists18

Academics

Grades

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High School Information

StateCalifornia
Phone(714) 962-3301

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English Honors 1A & 1B - Freshman Year English Honors 2A & 2B - Sophomore Year Accelerated Bio A & B - Freshman Year Accelerated Geometry A& B - Sophomore Year
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World History A & B - Freshman Year AP Human Geo A & B - Sophomore Year AP English Lang/Comp - Junior Year AP Environmental Science - Junior Year
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards and Activities

  • AwardsNational Honor Society, Principal’s Honor Roll, National Junior Honor Society,
  • ActivitiesSpecial Olympics Soccer - Volunteer, Referee, and Coach Friendship Circle - Volunteer Big Buddy Mentor for special needs children Kids Love Soccer - Coach Summer Intern Marketing Department - Britax Child Safety, Igloo Products Corp., United Sports Brands

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