Athlete endorsements - Grace
Deion is a very talented soccer player. What I admire about her is she is very, very, humble about her talent. On and off the field she is always positive. She brings a very focused, but excited aura with her whenever she steps on the field. Any college would be lucky to have her. I'm happy I've gotten to spend my high school with her, soccer or not. I could go on and on about why I adore her so much, but I think once you meet her you would quickly figure it out for yourself. [2016]
Assistant Coach Donnie, Madison Academy [256-527-7690]
Athletic ability: 10/10
Leadership: 10/10
Team player: 10/10
Easy to work with: 10/10
Ability: "Dejon has superior skills as a keeper. She has great size and agility and moves well within goal. As a sophomore she has over 140 saves and 8 shutouts in 19 games and continuously strives to improve her play. She has one of the best work ethics that I have seen within a high school athlete. "
Personality: "Dejon has a model personality and is always open to ways to improve her play. She has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. She is very outgoing and an eager learner. She has dedication and focus and with her work ethic and personality she would be an outstanding player at the Division I level."
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[Endorsement date 2015/16 Season]
Pete Lawrence, Goalkeeper Trainer/Assistant Coach, Madison Academy Varsity Girls Soccer
[256-468-6693]
Athletic ability: 9/10
Leadership: 9/10
Team player: 10/10
Easy to work with: 10/10
Ability: "Dejon is one of the most naturally athletic goalkeepers I have worked with, at both the club level and high school level. Her height and quickness only add to her athletic ability. She is aggressive, and always in the right place to make the correct play. I can not say enough about Dejon's athletic ability. She continues to surprise and amaze me every day I work with her. As only a Sophomore in high school, she will only continue to grow mentally and physically as a soccer player. "
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Personality: "Dejon is an all around amazing young woman, both on and off the soccer field. She has a great attitude, and is extremely easy to work with. She takes direction and criticism without complaint, and is always working hard. Dejon is a leader on the field and helps to anchor our defensive line and our team as a whole. While Dejon is outstanding athletically, it is her personality, leadership ability, and overall good attitude that helps Dejon shine as a goalkeeper and as a teammate. "
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[Endorsement dated 2015/16 Season]
Coach Jay, former Head Coach for Madison Academy from 2012-2015 [Ph: 256-797-0275]
Athletic ability: 8/10
Leadership: 10/10
Team player: 10/10
Easy to work with: 10/10
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Ability: "Dejon has natural instinct and reflexes that cannot be taught. From the beginning when she started training as a keeper she was tough and fearless and her quick hands and ability to read ball movement was impressive. She has excellent height, stretch and reach and is a dominant keeper currently. As she continues to grow as a premier player, some of the areas to improve will be in upper body strength and even quicker feet movement. These will add and build on to her reactive instincts and strong presence in the box. To make a long story short she saved the teams neck many times and often over the years! She is highly recommend her and if I were a collegiate coach she would be at the top of my scout list "
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Personality: "As a Coach I have seen many kids come through our program. Typically there is only a handful of true athletes that understand what it takes to be successful on AND off the pitch. Dejon is one of those in the handful. At every training she strives with a never give up, I am going to get better attitude. Even in the midst of adversity I have seen her rise to the occasion and be an encourager and leader with her attitude. She is always respectful and takes seriously tasks set before her. She has grown as a commanding Leader from the back. Some people just carry joy with them and make the room brighten up. That is Dejon and I cant wait to see the rest of her journey!" [Endorsement date 2015]