Andrew Bengds '22 Recruiting Profile

I am a 6'6" NCFC Youth goalkeeper competing at the ECNL level.  Early in High School I had to overcome challenges associated with growing fast as I have added 7-8 inches in just 2 years.  Time of COVID restrictions gave me a great opportunity to develop physically and focus on my technical skills with a private coach. I learned that through hard work and help from my coaches and family I can overcome anything. I have been focusing on all areas of goalkeeper development, including playing with the ball at my feet and communication. My club team prefers to keep possession by building out of the back, which helped me develop those important skills. My coaches say that my strengths are my size, power, athleticism, one v one saves as well dealing with corners, crosses and through balls. In my latest evaluation, the coach noted that  "AJ has been a pleasure to coach so far this season, he always shows up ready to work hard". I have also attended an ID camp recently. The feedback can be found here - https://mycamp.exactsports.com/pr_share/56351/93d4a898-a71f-499e-bc0e-449c7bcd155a.  Thank you to taking time to review my profile.