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Ryan Smith '22 Recruiting Profile
ClubNCFC
Height5'10"
Weight130lbs
Age21
Primary PositionForward
Secondary PositionAttacking Midfielder
Dominant FootRight
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2020 Highlights
2020 SpotlightPersonal Statement
I am a dedicated and determined player that has played many positions. Because of my speed and quickness, I have enjoyed and been successful playing as a forward. I have good field vision and have played in the midfield as an attacking midfielder. I am also willing to engage on defense and I have often rotated in the left back position. Being a part of a team has taught me the importance of communication and adapting to new circumstances. What makes me different from other recruits is that I am also a student of the game of soccer and like to understand game strategy. I enjoy watching college & professional soccer, learning about game strategy and helping my team mates see the field in a similar way. I have played soccer since I was 4 years old starting with recreational clubs and advancing to travel teams by age 11. Academically, I am a smart and hard working student. I have always been a high A student and understand what it takes to balance school work, playing sports and extra curricular activities.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Conference, MVP
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place, , MVP
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- MVP
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #16
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
Individual Awards
- Team Honorable Mention
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2021 NCFC (Premier)
- 2020 season canceled due to COVD, 2021 season home club could field a u18/u19 team
- 2020 Pitt Greenville Soccer Association (Classic)
- Played 2 games, season canceled due to COVID-19
- 2019 Pitt Greenville Soccer Association Spring 2019 (Classic)
- Competed in Kroger Cup - Fall 2018, College Showcase - Fall 2019. Played with 02 boys that did not want to compete in the Fall of their Senior year, therefore only competed in conference games.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- David Gallegos
- High School Head Coach
- David Boyd
- Travel / Club Coach
- Bob Lust
Events
- Camp/Event
- College Coaches Showcase Camp
- 11/28/21 to 11/28/21
- 8-1130am
- Camp/Event
- Exact Sports ID Camp
- 11/27/21 to 11/27/21
- Evaluated at Showcase Camp - Raleigh Boys on 11/27/2021 by Coach Stanula of Elon University Skillset Overview Technical Abilities - 95 / 100 Dribbling - Quality with ball at both feet. Good in tight spaces, and makes good use of moves to beat defenders. Finishing - Has a knack for being in the right places, looks to score, and has the ability to finish. Tactical Abilities - 95 / 100 Vision - Field vision is very good. Constantly checking over shoulders on and off ball allows for quick decisions. Speed Of Thought - Has good ideas and tries to play fast. This will only help future growth. Physical Abilities - 95 / 100 Endurance - Great work rate throughout camp. Showed endurance that helped effectiveness, especially late. Speed - Great speed overall, in particular when running into space. Will be an important asset going forward. Mental Abilities - 95 / 100 Competitiveness - Showed a strong desire to win and seems to enjoy the competition. Keep working hard! Confidence - Great confidence, didn’t shy away when challenged at camp and played with a sense of urgency. Coach's Comments Ryan Smith is very coachable, and I enjoyed working with him at this week’s camp. Ryan had a great attitude. His best abilities are Finishing and Speed. As a member of the 2022 graduating class, Ryan Smith has room to grow into a college soccer player. He needs to work on further Defending and Defensive Awareness. Good footwork and positioning will help you dominate the midfield defensively. You must understand team defensive schemes and positioning, and angles. The position you play requires you to challenge the ball in the air.
- Camp/Event
- NC STATE JUNE COLLEGE ID COMMUTER CAMP
- 6/04/21 to 6/06/21
- Camp/Event
- EXACT Showcase Camp - Raleigh Boys
- 12/06/20 to 12/06/20
- This event was moved from Mooresville (Raleigh) to Mocksville area.
- Camp/Event
- Exact Sports Mid Atlantic Boys Academic 50 ID Camp
- 8/03/20 to 8/04/20
- Evaluated at Mid-Atlantic Boys Academic 50 ID Camp on 08/03/2020 by Coach Bautista of Alderson-Broaddus College Skillset Overview Technical Abilities - 87 / 100 Dribbling - Quality with ball at both feet. Good in tight spaces, and makes good use of moves to beat defenders. Finishing - Has a knack for being in the right places, looks to score, and has the ability to finish. Tactical Abilities - 84 / 100 Field Spacing - Highly active and involved in the attack. Gives good distance of support and passing angles for teammates. Communication - Great communicator; organizes and directs teammates well and communicates frequently. Physical Abilities - 87 / 100 Speed - Great speed overall, in particular when running into space. Will be an important asset going forward. Balance - Seemed to handle the challenges you faced well. Good job staying on your feet and not getting knocked off the ball. Mental Abilities - 89 / 100 Coachable - Responds well to coaching. Asked good questions and seemed to enjoy the learning process. Team Player - Great team-first attitude. Was encouraging and supportive to teammates throughout camp. Coach's Comments Ryan proved to be very coachable and willing to learn throughout the 4 sessions. His work ethic and competitiveness really stood out when among his peers. At his age, Ryan has already shown the ability to take players on with confidence and I'm confident he will continue to grow this aspect of his game. As he continues to progress, Ryan looks like he can be a very dangerous player in the attacking third at the collegiate level. Throughout the camp, you showed that you can take players on and win your individual battles, however, your end product wasn't always consistent. As a player that looks to take players on, it is important that you improve your end product once you have gotten passed a player in the attacking third. Dangerous crosses, shots on target, or even a forward pass will help you grow substantially. Many players coming out of high school need to improve all aspects of their athleticism when going into the college game. Players are older, faster, stronger, and smarter than what you would normally be used to. Improving your overall strength, balance, agility, and explosiveness will give you a big advantage when taking on defenders who would normally be more athletic than you. Take players on. If its in the attacking third and you are 1v1, go at him. I cannot stress this enough. Have the confidence to say "I'm going to get past you every time." As an attacking player, things may not be going your way during a game and its easy to put your head down. Don't. All it takes is you beating the defender once to create a goal scoring chance.
- Camp/Event
- UNC Men's Soccer Camp
- 6/28/19 to 7/01/19
- Ryan is a tricky forward who tends to put himself in good positions to score. Look to be sharper with your passes and work on combining more with others. This will lead to more goal scoring opportunities. Coach Matt Coreia, Salem State University
- Camp/Event
- UNC Men's Soccer Camp
- 6/23/18 to 6/26/18
- Nice goal and composure in the 2nd match. Continue to use your stride to get by players. Start to focus on the technical side of the game to add to your pace. Great week. - Coach Jose Gomez, Charleston Southern University
Training
- High School Coach
- 1 year
- FB link to training with HS soccer coach - https://fb.watch/2agcwB2ez5/
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team | 2019 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 27 | 21 |
| Assists | 13 | 10 |
| Shots on Goal | 68 | |
| Games Played | 13 | 12 |
Academics
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High School Information
High SchoolThe Oakwood School
StateNorth Carolina
Enrollment347
Phone(252) 931-0760
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors US History Honors World History I, II Honors Ancient Literature Honors European Literature Honors Spanish I, II, III Honors Physics Honors Chemistry Honors Biology Honors Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus Honors BandAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Psychology AP Language AP Calculus AB AP Literature AP Statistics AP BiologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society Induction – 2020, Art Honors Society Induction – 2020, American Math Competition 10/12 – 1st Place - 2020, American Math Competition 12- 3rd Place 2021, Mu Theta Math Honor Society Induction – 2019, MathCounts Team Competition – 2nd Place – 2018 & 2019,
- ActivitiesJack and Jill of America, Inc., NC Senate Page Program, Mediation Center of Pitt County, Teen Court, Math Club, Art Club,