Nathan Schlessinger '22 Recruiting Profile

Penn Trafford High SchoolHarrison City, PAMen's Soccer

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ClubODP National Team

Height5'11"

Weight190lbs

Age20

Primary PositionForward

Secondary PositionCenter Back

Dominant FootBoth

Mile Time6:15.0

2 Mile Time13:45

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2020 Highlights

Personal Statement

Since I started playing soccer, from Youth Travel to my Club teams and then the ODP National Team, I have known that I wanted to compete as a collegiate soccer player. I understand that I must be willing to do whatever is necessary during matches, in training and in school to make myself the best student-athlete I can be. I can accomplish this by always being competitive and a hard worker, respectful to my teachers and coaches and being a leader to my teammates and friends. My natural position is as a forward but I feel that my ability to play proficiently as a defender allows me to see and think the game in a way many of my peers cannot. I try to use this to my advantage any time I can. I look forward to finding the college that best fits my academic and athletic goals.

Nathan Schlessinger

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
3 years
Varsity Starter
3 years
2020 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #9
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, 2nd Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County, Team Captain, PA Big 56 First Team, WPIAL "Finest 15"
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #18
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, Named Varsity Captain as Sophomore...One of only two Sophomores selected to the Big 56 All Conference Team...Named one of the Western PA Coaches Association "Super 17", 2nd Team All-Region
2018 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #18
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
8 seasons
2020 Hotspurs (04 Boys Blue)
Starter as Forward/Striker on defending State Cup Champions
2020 ODP National Team (2004 ODP National Team)
Named to 2020 USYS ODP National Team to Play in Barcelona Spain in April 2020
2019 Hotspurs Soccer Club (2004B Blue )
Joined two-time defending State Cup Champions for 2020 season
2019 ODP Regional team (04 Eastern Regional Boys )
Named Captain of 04 Boys Eastern Regional Team that played at IMG Academy in December of 2019
2019 PA West ODP 2004
Team Captain...made Semi-Finals of ODP Regional Tournament...split time as forward and center-back
2018 Beadling Soccer Club (04 Boys Elite)
Split time as a forward and center back. Team leading scorer with 27 goals and 14 assists. Named to APC Cup All-Tournament Team
2018 International Champions Cup Futures Pennsylvania All-Stars (2004 Boys)
Named to the inaugural International Champions Cup Futures Pennsylvania All Star Team. Played as a forward against 7 other State All-Star, 8 MLS Academy and 8 International Academy teams at Disney Wide World of Sports facility.
2017 Beadling Soccer Club (04 Boys Elite)
Played Forward and Midfield...leading scorer on team with 28 goals, 11 assists

Coach References

Club Coach
Thomas Ovenden
High School Head Coach
Sotiri Tsourekis

Training

US Soccer YNT Identification Center Cincinnati
2 years
Invited to US Soccer YNT Training Center in 2018 & 2019
DC United Academy
2 years
Invited to training sessions with DC United Youth Academy Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2019

Additional Sports

Football
2 years
Varsity Team
Started Varsity Kicker as a Sophomore. 40/41 PAT... 4/5FG. Big 56 All-Conference Honorable Mention. Junior year 46/46 PAT...2/4 FG. Big 56 All-Conference Honorable Mention
Track
1 year
Varsity Team
4x100 Relay Team...Javelin...Discus