Stuart Close '15 Recruiting Profile
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2014 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Representing Scotland on eleven occasions is an experience I will forever relish. Playing five international games as team captain and leading the team onto the field is something which for me, has no comparison. Though it may be one of many highlights in my time playing soccer, I know there is more to come.
As of July 2013, I have been playing with the Houston Dynamo Academy. Since securing my international clearance, I have started the last 20+ games, one of which was against the Houston Dynamo first team. In my short time at the Dynamo, I have established myself as one of the key figures in the team, and now hold a central defensive position.
In the two seasons previous to moving to Houston, I played at Aberdeen Football Club, featuring in the under 20’s squad at the age of 17. Playing and training with older and more experienced players helped me develop as a player and assisted in building my physical presence on the field as well as my mental approach to the game.
In the future, I aim to attend a university which will challenge both my academic and sporting abilities.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2014 Houston Dynamo (Academy U18's)
- 2013 Aberdeen Football Club (Under 20's)
- 2012 Aberdeen Football Club (Under 17's)
- 2012 Scotland SFA (Under 18's )
- 2011 Aberdeen Football Club (Under 17's)
- 2011 Scotland SFA (Under 18's)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- James Clarkson
Events
- Camp/Event
- Houston Dynamo Academy vs Sporting Kansas City
- 5/31/14 to 6/01/14
- The Houston Dynamo Academy will be playing two games in consecutive days against Sporting KC in the Central Conference USSDA League
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High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. I am studying for an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at the British School of Houston. I am studying Geography, English and Design Technology at higher (Honors) level.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. See above.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsSenior Prefect
- ActivitiesI play the guitar and was the lead singer in a band. I have played at concerts and have made records. I enjoy the outdoors and like to explore and camp. I like cars and have just recently completed working for a week in my local BMW/Audi/Mercedes garage.
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