Justin (JD) Santiago '20 Recruiting Profile
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JD Santiago Varsi...Justin (JD) Santi...Justin (JD) Santi...Personal Statement
I began playing soccer at the age of 5. I love the game and am dedicated. On the field I exhibit leadership, passion, and vision to help my team succeed. My future goals include playing for a competitive collegiate team and graduating with a degree in sports management that allows me continue my involvement in sports throughout my life. My high school (and club coach) named me Most Valuable Player this year and noted that I am a dynamic player who is tenacious and physical and makes a difference when I'm on the field. I'm excited for my senior year. I hope to take my team to the state finals and a championship!
I have learned who I am as a person from soccer; I've learned I am a strong leader who enjoys challenges. My academic goals for high school are to achieve a 4.0 GPA and continue my academic success in college. As a freshman on varsity, I was able to look past size and play at a high level. I play free and composed. I am creative, balanced, and have a unique ability to play multiple positions on the field. I am also very composed on and off the field. I am a good decision maker. I'm also good at motivating people around me. I enjoy being a leader. I was a co-captain this past season and motivated my fellow team members. I am excited to play my senior season and look forward to playing soccer for a competitive team in college.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- MVP and Captain, Honorable Mention All-County
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2018 Club/Travel Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
Team Awards
- Playing up in U-19; finished 3rd in Division 1
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-County
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place, Sectional 2nd Place, Scored 8 goals (two in OT) and had 8 assists.
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2018 La Plata Triumph - Fall 2018 season (NCSL Division 1)
- Playing up in U-19 and finished in 3rd place in Divistion 1 NCSL
- 2018 La Plata Triumph Spring 2018 Season (NCSL Division 2)
- Two assists during the 4/8/18 game against Herndon FC Munich.
- 2017 La Plata Triumph (U-17 Division 3 in NCSL )
- Won U-17 Division 3 in NCSL Boys Soccer
- 2017 La Plata Triumph (U-16 Division 3 NCSL)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Chris Butler
- Travel / Club Coach
- Chris Butler
- Travel / Club Coach
- Kevin Meadows
Events
- Camp/Event
- Potomac Memorial Day Tournament
- 5/24/19 to 5/27/19
- Playing in Boys U18; http://potomacmemorial.gotsport.com/clubsite/?p=18728
- Camp/Event
- Baltimore Mania (Age group was cancelled due to wet fields)
- 3/23/19 to 3/24/19
- Playing in Mens U18 Premier, Bracket 2 with La Plata Triumph; events.gosport.com/events/schedule.aspx?EventID=67202&Gender=Boys&Age=18
- Camp/Event
- 26th Annual St. Patrick's Day Tournament by Stafford Soccer
- 3/16/19 to 3/17/19
- events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?EventID=70981&Gender=Boys&Age=19 Playing in bracket 2 on La Plata Triumph team
- Camp/Event
- Virginian Elite Soccer Tournament
- 5/26/18 to 5/28/18
- My U-17 travel team La Plata Triumph will be playing in the U19 Boys group. More info. on the tournament may be found here: http://www.soccertournament.com/general-information/. Our game schedule may be found here: http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=62503&FieldID=0&applicationID=4641501&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- 25th Annual St. Patrick's Day Tournament
- 3/17/18 to 3/18/18
- La Plata Triumph decided to play up to U-19 level for tougher competition. Team finished second in the Mens U19 High School Boys Gold Division. JD received the MVP tag from one of the opponent's coaches.
Training
- Gettysburg College Team Camp
- 4 years
- Summer of 2016, Summer of 2017; Summer of 2018 (Coach Steve Clark, Wesley); and Summer 2019 (Coach Steve Clark, Wesley)
Additional Sports
- Lacrosse
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- My coach told me during the season how hard it was for him to remember that this was the first season I'd played. He submitted me for and I was named 2019 Second Team Potomac Division Short Stick Defensive Middie.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2018 La Plata Trium | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 La Plata Trium | 2017 La Plata Trium | 2016 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Assists | 2 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
| Shots on Goal | 2 | ||||
| Games Played | 1 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English I - H L/S/N Govt - H E & SP SCI - H US History - H Biology - H English II - H Enlish III - H World History - H Algebra II - H Chemistry - HAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Human Geo 2018Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPrincipal's Honors (2017) Honor Roll (Sept. 2016 to present) Minds in Motion: Scholar Athlete Award (2016, 2017, 2018) Academic Letter (2018, 2019) I was selected to attend and represent La Plata High School at the 2019 MPSSAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conference held in Annapolis, MD in June 2019.
- ActivitiesKey Club
Top NCSA Athletes at La Plata High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
