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Pender FitzGerald '18 Recruiting Profile
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2017 Highlights
2016 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I was born into a family that was huge on soccer. My uncle and father have been playing the game their whole lives. Since I was introduced at such a young age, I fell in love with the game. One day I hope to make soccer my career, and playing college soccer would be a great life experience while I earn my degree.
My two best qualities on the field are vision and attitude. I have a great eye for finding passing lanes and reading the defense. My father was in the Army for 20 years, so I am an "Army Brat." I moved around quite a bit in my childhood so I am adaptable to new situations, and as a result of that I am very coachable and a good teammate. Soccer has taught me lots of valuable life lessons, like the value of teamwork, practice is important, and that hard work gets results.
I work very hard in the classroom to keep up my GPA, and I use my spare time to study for my classes. I am a member of Student Council, a youth soccer referee, and I volunteer for local events like the blood drive.
In college I want to be challenged academically and athletically. I am willing to go anywhere in the country for college. I eventually want to be a 1st team player and leader on my team.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2018 FC Kansas City Academy Comets 99/00 (Midwest Regional League)
- 2017 FCKC Academy Comets 00 (Midwest Regional League, Heartland Division 1)
- 2017 FCKC Palermo (MO) (Heartland Soccer Association U19 Division 3)
- 2016 FC Kansas City (Boys U17 Premier)
- Spring outdoor club season, Heartland Soccer League
- 2015 FC Kansas City (High School Boys A )
- 2014 Futura Football Club-Kansas City MO
- 2014 Lexington United (Fall) (Recreational)
- 2014 Lexington United (Spring) (Recreational)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Mike Popoola
- Club Coach
- Fernando Rodriguez
- Club Coach
- Jimmy Burke
- Club Director
- Brad Childers
Events
- Camp/Event
- Cortland and Oneonta Boys Soccer ID Camp
- 7/09/17 to 7/12/17
- http://www.cortlandreddragons.com/documents/2017/3/2//BoysSoccerCampBrochure2017.pdf?id=1137
- Camp/Event
- Kansas President's Cup
- 5/30/17 to 6/02/17
- Team Schedule: http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=57899&FieldID=0&applicationID=3972258&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- NAIA Men's Soccer Showcase
- 7/14/16 to 7/14/16
- The goals of the NAIA Men's Soccer Showcase are simple: Give athletes like you a chance to learn about the opportunities to play college sports in the NAIA and to connect with NAIA coaches... and help you and your parents discover the academic programs and $500 million in scholarships offered by the more than 250 NAIA colleges and universities. http://www.naiashowcase.com/showcase/msoccer
- Camp/Event
- Patriot Cup 2016
- 5/27/16 to 5/30/16
- 1st Place U17 Boys, FCKC Palermo; Guest-played for U19 KC United Azzuri and finished 2nd Place https://www.htgsports.net/scoring/ScheduleT.aspx?EventID=3236&division=15972&Pool=0&Team=0
- Camp/Event
- Challenger Cup 2016
- 4/22/16 to 4/24/16
- The Challenger Cup, on April 22-24, 2016, is a great mid-season tournament for lower level premier (D2 thru D8) and recreational teams. Over 240 teams participated in the 2015 Challenger Cup. All other events at this time of year cater to the ‘elite’ premier teams only. However, the Challenger Cup will offer your team(s) the perfect opportunity to prepare for the spring season by playing against other teams of similar ability, so every game will be competitive, fun and CHALLENGING. The Challenger Cup is held at three of the finest soccer facilities in the KC Metro area - Stump , Swarner & Garrett Parks in beautiful Shawnee, KS. These great fields at local venues make the Challenger Cup a must-play mid-season event for your lower level premier or recreational team. http://www.challengersports.com/tournament_detail.aspx?id=30
- Camp/Event
- Army West Point Elite Soccer Camp
- 7/16/15 to 7/18/15
- Session III - Elite Camp. All Boys Ages Rising 9th - High School. Residential camp geared to elite, high school-age players who aim to play in college. Team and individual enrollment encouraged. Training sessions tailored to advanced team play. Full-sided games evaluated by top collegiate Coaches.
Training
- Mix Diskerud Training Videos Sponsored by Umbro USA
- 1 year
- Helped shoot a video instructing 1v1 moves
- Training Session with Manhattan Soccer Club - Cruzeiro
- 1 year
- Trained with US Youth Soccer National Champion Head Coach Wilson Egidio and his U19 team
Additional Sports
- Cross Country
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Football
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2015 FC Kansas City | 2014 Lexington Unit | 2014 Lexington Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Games Played | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Assists | 2 | 2 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Algebra - 9th Grade, Honors English 2 - 10th Grade, Honors English 3 - 11th GradeAwards and Activities
- AwardsLexington High School Honor Roll 2014-2016, Lexington Middle School Honor Society (Cum Laude) 2013 & 2014, Lexington Middle School Honor Society Member 2012, Member of the Lexington Science Olympiad Team 2011-2015, 2x Missouri State Science Olympiad Silver Medalist, 3x Missouri Regional Science Olympiad Gold Medalist Missouri All-State Academic 2016-2017
- ActivitiesLexington High School Student Council 2014-2016 D.A.R.E. Program Completion 2011, Lexington Middle School Color Guard 2010-2013