Samantha Kenney '22 Recruiting Profile
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2020 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Being born and raised on Guam has given me many advantages. For one, I’ve been exposed to various cultures and languages including growing up in a bicultural household: Federated States of Micronesia and American. I’ve also played co-ed football my entire childhood up until age 14 where I transitioned into the Women’s D1 Premier League to play against women up to their 30’s. My greatest advantage has been participating in the Guam Youth National Teams-I started at age 12- and challenging numerous countries in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and EAFF tournaments: China, North and South Korea, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, and other Asian and Middle Eastern countries. I currently play on the U-20 Guam Women’s National Team and am preparing for the AFC U20 Women’s Championship Qualifiers in August 2021.
I want to play college football to better engage in collegiate opportunities, grow in my skill set as a player and future Masakada(Guam’s official Women’s National Team) member, and glorify God by enjoying what I do.
I’m an intuitive leader that strives to serve others before herself. I’m extremely hard working: I live by reaping what you sow and sacrificing in order to be the best. On the field, I won’t give up the ball without a hard-earned fight, I successfully analyze the field to detect the appropriate passing pockets and patterns as a defensive midfielder, and I strive at switching the ball across the field to open up new space and passing opportunities.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #24
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2020 U20 Guam Women's National Team (National )
- Although it is the U20 National team, the age range is from 2005-2004. We train 3x a week. I'm also the captain of this team.
- 2019 Strykers Football Club (Adult Women's League)
- Given Guam's unique football structure, this women's league consists of players from 14 years of age to adulthood.
- 2018 U16 Guam Girls National Team (National )
- 2018 U19 Guam Women's National Team (National )
- I moved up from the U-16 National team to the U-19 team to play a tournament in Kyrgyzstan and Saipan.
- 2017 U15 Guam Girls National Team (National )
- 2014 U14 Guam Girls National Team (National )
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Ross Awa- Assistant Technical Director of Guam Football Association
Events
- Camp/Event
- AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
- 10/14/21 to 10/25/21
- This is the first time the Guam Women's National Team has competed in an official AFC tournament since 2003. We're challenging the United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, and Lebanon.
- Camp/Event
- U20 Women's Talent Identification Camp
- 7/18/21 to 7/25/21
- We challenged the DMCV Sharks 05 ECNL Team and the San Diego Rebels. This event was held at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Olympic Training Center. I was also elected captain of the team for this event.
- Camp/Event
- Macclesfield FC's International Six Week Residency Program
- 6/20/21 to 7/17/21
- I was able to experience the rigorous culture of English football and had the amazing opportunity to train (with acclaimed UEFA qualified coaches), eat, and live like a professional athlete. We trained twice a day and prepared for matches against various English clubs for the week. I participated in the camp for four weeks and got player of the match our first game.
- Camp/Event
- Asian Football Confederation(AFC) U19 Women's Championship Qualifiers
- 10/16/18 to 10/30/18
- I participated in this tournament as a player on the U19 Guam Girls National Football Team. Our opponents were Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, United Arab Emirates, and Maldives
- Camp/Event
- Asian Football Confederation(AFC) U16 Women's Championship
- 9/13/18 to 9/25/18
- I participated in this tournament as a player on the U16 Guam Girls National Football Team. Our opponents were Shri Lanka, China, Uzbekistan, and Jordan
- Camp/Event
- East Asian Football Federation(EAFF) U15 Girls Tournament
- 4/16/17 to 4/20/17
- I participated in this tournament as captain on the U15 Guam Girls National Football Team. Our opponents were Mongolia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
- Camp/Event
- Asian Football Confederation(AFC) U14 Girls Regional Championship
- 5/17/16 to 5/19/16
- I participated in this tournament as a player on the U14 Guam Girls National Football Team. Our opponents were Hong Kong, North Korea, and Taiwan
- Camp/Event
- Wofoo Girls International Youth Invitational Football Tournament
- 4/08/14 to 4/10/14
- I participated in this tournament as a player on the U14 Guam Girls National Football Team.
- Camp/Event
- Marianas Cup
- I participated in this tournament as a player on the U19 Guam Girls National Football Team. Our opponent was Saipan.
Training
- U20 Guam Women's National Soccer Team
- 2 years
- Masakada: Guam Women's National Soccer Team
- 1 year
- I was called up to train with the Guam Women's Team in preparation for the AFC Women's Asain Cup.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English 11, Honors Precalculus, Honors English 12Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Physics, AP PsychologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsA Honor Role, National Honor Society, Student Council Member(Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year), placed first on island in the speech extemporaneous category, participated in the National Speech and Debate Tournament (Summer 2020)
- ActivitiesExtemporaneous Team, Future Leaders of America Club, Unicef Club, Asian Football Confederation Youth Social Responsibility Ambassador, presented in the Generation Amazing Festival as an AFC Youth Social Responsibility Ambassador to promote football for development, Member of the Youth Advisory Council to the Guam Governor, Co-Chair of the Community Outreach Subcommittee in the Guam Youth Advisory Council
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