Isabel Blanco '22 Recruiting Profile
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Nov 2020-Isabel B...Personal Statement
I am a hardworking, dedicated and focused student athlete. I work very hard at improving my soccer skills not only training with my current club but train on "off days" with a private trainer. I am also a hard worker in the classroom. I currently have a cumulative gpa of 4.0 and a weighted gpa of 4.56. I have been playing club soccer for at least 9 years. For the 2021/2022 season I am playing for RSL-AZ North 03/04 Girls Varela team and starting at Center Back. We are playing in the Arizona Premier League.
I am an under the radar recruit due to the fact I suffered a significant injury in September 2018. I suffered a torn ACL and torn cartilage during a club game. After my surgery in October 2018 I went to physical therapy and trained hard to get back onto the soccer field. It took over a year to feel fully 100% but after working hard I returned to club soccer and earned a starting role with my current club. My injury and recovery made me mentally and physically stronger. After working my way back to the field and being a starter, I realized even more that nothing is given it is all earned, and it can all be taken away in a second. I deeply appreciate being back out on the field and I will work even harder to become better, stronger and faster. It’s been 2 years since my injury, and I feel great!
I have always been one of the tallest, strongest and most physical players on my team. I am always trying to get better, faster and stronger. My parents have always told me that the one thing I have that not many other players have is height (currently 5'10") and to take advantage of my height and strength. I take pride in being coachable, a great teammate, working hard and the fact that I don't miss practice. I just started my junior year at Shadow Ridge HS and am taking Honors and Advanced Placement classes.
I have a goal of playing competitive college soccer as well as maintaining straight A's through High School. Thank you for viewing my profile and I look forward to hearing from you.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
Individual Awards
- 1st Team Academic All State, 6A Southwest Region Defensive POY, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Regional Champs
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team Academic All State, 1st Team
Team Awards
- Regional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2021 RSL-AZ North 03/04 Girls Varela (Arizona Premier League (APL))
- 2020 RSL-AZ North 02 Girls Varela (Arizona Premier League (APL))
- 2019 Real Salt Lake-AZ-03 Girls Varela (Az State League)
- 2018 Excel Soccer Academy (State League division 1)
- 2017 Excel Soccer Academy (State League 1)
- 2016 EXCEL SOCCER ACADEMY (State League)
- 2015 Excel Soccer Academy (state league)
- 2014 AZ Hammers (Az State League)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Michael Varela
Events
- Camp/Event
- Select Clubs NSL - SW Regional Showcase Event
- 8/13/21 to 8/15/21
- https://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=84978&FieldID=0&applicationID=6326839&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- Las Vegas Cup International Showcase
- 5/14/21 to 5/16/21
- https://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=80459&FieldID=0&applicationID=6194751&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- 2021 RSL Southwest Cup
- 4/09/21 to 4/11/21
- Schedule http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=82619&FieldID=0&applicationID=6211184&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- Worldwide Showcase Phoenix Cup AZ
- 3/26/21 to 3/28/21
- Arizona's premiere showcase https://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=79703&FieldID=0&applicationID=6078101&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- 2020 Desert Super Cup
- 11/27/20 to 11/29/20
- http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=77635&FieldID=0&applicationID=5970954&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- Royal Cup 2020
- 10/23/20 to 10/25/20
- https://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=78149&FieldID=0&applicationID=5994809&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- AZ College Showcase
- 2/28/20 to 3/01/20
- Schedule...…..https://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=73908&FieldID=0&applicationID=5749451&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- Las Vegas Mayors Cup International Soccer Showcase
- 2/21/20 to 2/23/20
- https://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=73066&FieldID=0&applicationID=5648149&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- November Nights College Showcase
- 11/29/19 to 12/01/19
- http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=73441&FieldID=0&applicationID=5531522&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- ProAct Cactus Kick-Off
- 9/13/19 to 9/15/19
- http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=73228&FieldID=0&applicationID=5433318&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- 41ST ANNUAL NHB CUP - GIRLS WEEKEND
- 8/24/19 to 8/25/19
- 41st Annual North Huntington Beach Futbol Club Tournament http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=73940&FieldID=0&applicationID=5392170&action=Go
- Camp/Event
- AZ State League Division 1 schedule
- 9/14/18 to 11/16/18
- Game schedule for AZ State League Division 1-U16 Girls Excel Soccer Academy.....http://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?EventID=67747&ApplicationID=4793276
- Camp/Event
- SC Blues Cup 2018
- 9/01/18 to 9/03/18
- Blues Cup 2018 is the best all girl premier soccer tournament in Southern California. The tournament will take place over the Labor Day weekend on September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2018. https://events.gotsport.com/events/schedule.aspx?eventid=66078&FieldID=0&applicationID=4694017&action=Go
Training
- AZ-Coerver
- 2 years
- OrangeTheory
- 3 years
- High Intensity Interval Training to increase my speed, strength and stamina.
- Striker Elite Soccer Academy
- 1 year
- Based out of Phoenix, Arizona: Striker Elite develops confident, creative and elite players in soccer and for life. After instructing players seeking to play at the highest level, Coach George quickly recognized the need for an environment that helped these players excel at a rapid pace. The idea of creating an academy that would specialize in training soccer players was born. Focusing on player development, our curriculum at Striker Elite emphasizes technical skills, tactical awareness, mental toughness, character and confidence. We have current US Development Academy, ECNL, ODP, College Players at Striker Elite as well as aspiring players seeking to play professionally!
- Dynamic Sports Training-AZ
- 1 year
- All training is tailored to fit the individual needs and goals of the athletes. The same attention to detail and methods of training for our professional athletes is implemented with all our athletes. Building relationships is very important to us and we are in it for the long haul. It is our goal at DST to help our athletes reach the top level in their sport. Training programs at DST are designed to increase speed, strength, endurance, and longevity in sport. Each program comes with an individualized nutrition plan. This all starts with our in-depth Biomechanical Assessment.
Additional Sports
- Track
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- 400m and 4x400m relay
- Track
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- 200m, 400m, 4x400m
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Algebra 3 & 4 Honors Biology Honors 1 & 2 Geomotry Honors 1 & 2 English Honors 1, 2, 3 & 4 Chemistry Honors 1 & 2 Pre-Calculus Honors 1 & 2Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Advanced Placement World History 1 & 2 Advanced Placement Biology 1 & 2 Advanced Placement US History 1 & 2 Advanced Placement Calculus AB Advanced Placement US Government & Politics 1 & 2Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2022 Soccer-1st Team Academic All State, 2021 Soccer-1st Team All State Academic team-4.53gpa Currently ranked #15 out 467 students in the class of 2022 2018-2021 HS Principals List Honor Roll-straight A's, 2021/2022 National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) 2017/2018 National Junior Honor Society
- Activities*American Sign Language Club *Volunteer at the 2019 FBI National Academy Associates Conference *Volunteer for Glendale Police Department 2018 *Volunteer at Phoenix Rescue Mission-2017 *Volunteer at Triple R Horse Rescue-2017 *Volunteer @ Shop With a Cop-Dec 2018 & Dec 2019
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