Meet the Newest Members of Men's Soccer
June 25, 2018
WALESKA, Ga. – Reinhardt men's soccer is pleased to announce the addition of its 2018 recruiting class for the upcoming season, lead Eagle Joey Johnson revealed Monday.
The defending champions of the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) recently graduated one of its most decorated senior classes in program history – the first recruited during Johnson's tenure – as the group compiled a 47-20-3 overall record and a 27-7-2 mark in four seasons of AAC competition (and a pair of regular-season titles).
This fresh wave of Reinhardt players looks to carry the torch of success into the future.
"Each year it is always enjoyable to welcome student-athletes into our program that we feel will represent the men's soccer program, the University and our community in a positive manner," Johnson said. "We are excited about the group of young men who have selected Reinhardt for this next chapter of their lives and are looking forward to watching them strive towards their full potential on the field and in the classroom.
"We were able to add some exciting young players to our experienced group of returners and I am looking forward to working with them in the upcoming season. The men's soccer program formed an official reserve squad in 2017; which has allowed us to bring in additional players that we feel have untapped potential and are highly motivated to develop in a professional environment. This expanded player pool has quickly proven beneficial to our program and we are excited about the future of Reinhardt soccer."
Here is a breakdown of the newest Eagles:
Taylor Gray
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Hughesville, Md.
Previous School: Lees McRae College
Highlights: Two-year starter for LMC featuring in 38 matches with 26 starts while accumulating 4 goals and 9 assists. With Gray as an attacking player, LMC led the nation in NCAA Division II in 2017-18 in goals per game and points per game due to their offensive production. Gray brings with him USL Premier Development League experience with the West Virginia Chaos in 2017 and the Tri-City Otters currently in 2018. He received a top class soccer education as a youth player with the nationally respected D.C. United Academy.
Coach Johnson: "Taylor's natural athleticism and raw pace combined with a very solid technical foundation provide a very exciting platform for development as an attacking player. His unpredictability as an attacking threat is a trait I value highly as a coach. I look forward to working with him as he is a fine young man and a player with a high ceiling of potential."
Noah Voyles
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Thomasville, Ga.
Previous School: Thomas County Central High School
Highlights: In 2018, Voyles capped an impressive high school career at Thomas County Central as he became the all-time leading goal scorer with 81 goals in only three seasons. Noah tallied 33 goals and 21 assists this season as he earned Region 5A Player of the Year honors for the second time (2016). He was named First Team All-Region and TCC Team MVP for the second time (2016) while serving as team captain. In 2015, Voyles was honored as Region Freshman of the Year and TCC Offensive MVP. Voyles is a two- time state champion with his club team, UFA South, where he was coached by his father, Tony. He was selected to the 99' GA Olympic Development Team and represented Georgia at the ODP National tournament in 2015. Voyles is also an accomplished student graduating with honors.
Coach Tony Voyles: "Noah is the hardest working and most disciplined player that I have coached. That, combined with his physical qualities, intelligence and character; I feel will carry him as high and far as he chooses to go."
Coach Johnson: "I am a believer in Noah as a person and a player. We have been tracking him for several years and his development to this point only has pushed the bar higher as to what we feel he is capable of in the years ahead. He is a great fit for our program's aggressive attacking mentality."
Niko Tzevelekos
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Cumming, Ga.
Previous School: Forsyth Academy
Highlights: Tzevelekos possesses an extensive playing background at the state, regional and national levels representing the best developmental academies and clubs Georgia has to offer. Recently, competing with Coach Gaucho Pinho's UFA Forsyth Premier team, Tzevelekos claimed a third Georgia State Championship. Tzevelekos has earned national recognition with UFA winning a US Youth Soccer National Championship in 2014. Niko has been named to the Best 11 Nationals team twice, as well as awarded Golden Glove honors on two occasions for best goalkeeper at the USYS national tournament. This comes after winning two Region III championships while also being selected Region III Golden Glove award winner twice. In addition to his success with UFA, Tzevelekos is a veteran of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy system developing with both the Concorde Fire DA and Georgia United DA. Niko was named by College Soccer News as a Top 150 Recruit nationally placing him among the most sought after players in the country.
Coach Gaucho Pinho: "From a young age, Niko's commitment and dedication to training has allowed him to succeed on the National level. His inclusion in the first group of players as a part of the UFA merger has led to two trips to Nationals, two National Golden Glove awards and a National Championship. While finding success on the field, Niko's commitment has extended to helping others in the surrounding communities. He serves as a role model for younger players and his positive attitude and work ethic have provided him with a high ceiling of potential with the ability to succeed at the highest level. I am excited to see him continue his success as a Reinhardt Eagle."
Coach Johnson: "Niko's insatiable work ethic and competitive drive along with his natural athleticism have propelled him on to the national scene at a very young age. This consistent high-level experience has prepared him for a seamless transition to the collegiate level. He has a very strong foundation, both technically and physically, to build on and the quality of coaching he has received at the youth levels is immediately evident. He is not only a top GK but also a great fit for us as a person."
Antonio Ciardiello
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Napoli, Italy
Previous School: Shorter University
Highlights: Antonio comes to the Eagles after a year of collegiate experience with Shorter University who competes in the challenging Gulf South Conference in the NCAA Division II. He brings with him the experience of a high level youth career in his native Italy highlighted by his selection to the Italian U-18 National team. In addition, Ciardiello has excelled academically as he possesses a cumulative 3.9 GPA at the university level.
Coach Johnson: "Simply put, Antonio plays the game the way we like to play it here at RU. He is a highly technical player with great vision and makes quality decisions with his movement of the ball. Ciardiello is good in tight spaces and naturally gravitates to quality combination play. He has a positive, contagious personality that will bring energy to his teammates and we are pleased that he has selected Reinhardt to continue his career as a student-athlete."
Nathan Queen
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Loganville, Ga.
Previous School: Georgia State University
Highlights: Queen brings with him two years of collegiate experience at the NCAA Division II level with Emmanuel College featuring in 20 matches for the Lions during that time. At the youth levels, Queen was a mainstay in the central midfield for Chiefs FC in the R3PL. He competed at the high school level as a product of Walnut Grove HS. Queen has excelled academically transferring in with a 3.9 GPA.
Coach Johnson: "We have known Nathan since his early high school years when he attended a Reinhardt ID camp and impressed our staff. He is a strong athlete with a great mentality and work ethic. He possesses good technical qualities and has a high ceiling of potential as a player. His experience at the NCAA DII level has clearly benefited his development physically, technically and tactically. He is a quality addition to our team."
Anthony Robledo
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Cartersville, Ga.
Previous School: Cass High School
Highlights: Robledo had a standout career at Cass High school as an attacking midfielder. In his senior year in 2018, Robledo scored 22 goals and 18 assists earning First Team All-Region honors. This improves on a breakout year as a junior, where he scored 21 goals and 15 assists earning All-Region honors in 2017. Anthony finished his high school career with 48 goals and 40 assists from his central midfield position. At the club level, Robledo was a permanent fixture for his NASA ECNL team under Coach Dan Pietro.
Coach Johnson: "Anthony is an exciting prospect for us. He is a highly skilled player with an ability to set other players up with opportunities in addition to being a scoring threat himself. I believe Anthony will have the opportunity to take his game to a new level within our program and I am looking forward to watching him develop."
Gerson Hernandez
Position: Forward
Hometown: Lilburn, Ga.
Previous School: Parkview High School
Highlights: Gerson comes to us from Parkview HS which has been a traditional powerhouse at the high school level in Georgia. This past season, he collected Second Team All-Region honors as led Parkview in scoring with 7 goals and 4 assists on the year.
Coach Johnson: "Gerson is not only a quality player with incredible work ethic and motivation but also, a top class young man. He is a young man with attributes that are a benefit to a program both on and off the field. His experience as a standout performer at Parkview will be an asset as he transitions to the next level."
Tyler Goins
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Locust Grove, Ga.
Previous School: Locust Grove High School
Highlights: Goins had an outstanding senior year in 2018 earning First Team All-Region honors after scoring a team high 12 goals and 5 assists. He was selected as the Offensive Player of the Year and MVP for Locust Grove men's soccer in 2018 for his efforts. In addition, Goins was chosen as a nominee for Henry County Athlete of the Year. This season followed on the heels of a stellar junior year where he scored 3 goals and had an impressive 15 assists. Goins spent his club career with the AFC Lightning program.
Coach Johnson: "Tyler was on our radar early as he began to attend our camps a few years ago. It has been great to see him develop as a player during this time. As evidenced by his youth career, he has a nice passing range and is a player that looks to distribute quickly. His work rate will propel him to new heights in our program."
Juan Aguirre
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Canton, Ga.
Previous School: Cherokee Christian
Highlights: Aguirre had a standout career at Cherokee Christian as he was selected to the GICAA All-Region and All-State teams while earning Team MVP and Offensive MVP honors. Aguirre spent his club career with Cherokee Impact Elite under former Reinhardt assistant, Jorge Gonzalez. With his high school, Juan served as Student Government President and received the Academic Excellence Award in 2018.
Coach Johnson: "It is always a benefit to have a familiarity with incoming players and with Juan we have had that opportunity. He has tremendous work rate and a desire to develop further at the next level. He is a player that could be developed in a variety of positions and so he is an exciting prospect for our program."
Emeka Enwereuzor
Position: Defender
Hometown: Mableton, Ga.
Previous School: Pebblebrook High School
Highlights: Enwereuzor possesses experience at the high school and club level. At Pebblebrook HS, his team was crowned regional champions three years in-a-row. Emeka played for SSA Chelsea Elite winning a state championship in 2016. Prior to this, he competed for SSA Chelsea Select from 2012-2016 winning a variety of tournament championships.
Coach Johnson: "Emeka can be used as an attacking outside back or wide midfielder with his quickness and agility. He has a good engine physically and I am looking forward to having him in the program with us."
Zachary LaRocca
Position: Defender
Hometown: Acworth, Ga.
Previous School: North Paulding High School
Highlights: LaRocca played three seasons of high school soccer at North Paulding where he was named Defensive Player of the Year for three-consecutive seasons. At the club level, LaRocca competed for Southern Soccer Academy (SSA). He graduated from North Paulding with honors.
Coach Johnson: "Zachary is a strong athlete with physical tools that translate well to the next level. He is a defender that can be developed anywhere along the back line which is valuable. We are excited to work with Zachary."
Parker Dixon
Position: Defender
Hometown: Thomasville, Ga.
Previous School: Thomas County Central High School
Highlights: Dixon was selected to the All-Region team as a senior defender at Thomas County Central after their successful campaign in 2018. He competed as a central defender for UFA South Georgia under Coach Tony Voyles.
Coach Johnson: "Parker will be a great addition to our program as a player with a strong defensive mentality. His personality, competitive drive and work rate will be appreciated by his teammates and I am looking forward to watching him grow as a player and a person here at RU."
Rowan Wilson
Position: Forward
Hometown: Acworth, Ga.
Previous School: Kell High School
Highlights: Wilson played his high school soccer with 2018 state qualifiers, the Kell Longhorns. In addition to his high school career, Wilson has developed as a youth player while competing for the club teams of NASA Elite and SSA Select.
Coach Johnson: "Rowan has many traits that we value in a student-athlete here at RU. It has been great to get to know him in this process. With his passion for the game and creative attacking mentality; he will be a great addition to the program."
Triston Gay
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Dearing, Ga.
Previous School: Thomson High School
Highlights: Triston was selected as an All-Region 3-AAAA goalkeeper for the 2018 campaign while at Thomson HS. He was ranked second nationally by MaxPreps for most saves in 2018 season. He played at the club level for Thomson Revolution FC collecting Most Valuable Player honors. Triston served as team captain for both his club and high school teams.
Coach Johnson: "Triston is another player that has been attending camp for several years. He has great courage between the pipes and has the commitment and motivation that will ensure that he will thrive under our Reinhardt GK staff's coaching."
Chandler Stinchcomb
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Concord, Ga.
Previous School: Pike County High School
Highlights: Chandler has collected First Team All-Region 3AAA honors in each of the past three seasons at Pike County earning regional championships in four-straight seasons. Stinchcomb plays his club soccer at MOBA Soccer Academy. He was named as a Scholar-Athlete from 2015-18 and is a member of the National Honors Society.
Coach Johnson: "Chandler is an exciting prospect as he is a player that will benefit greatly from working with our goalkeeper staff on a daily basis. Chandler has potential which is combined with the strong mentality and approach to the game. We are pleased to have him in the program."
Salvatore Riggi
Position: Defender
Hometown: Canton, Ga.
Previous School: Creekview High School
Highlights: After enrolling at Reinhardt this past spring, Salvatore has the benefit of a better familiarity with the program than other incoming players for the fall. He is a graduate of Creekview where he was under the care of Coach Shawn McClellan whom he cites as a tremendous influence on him as a player and a person. He has developed at the club level with Cherokee Impact as an outside defender.
Coach Johnson: "Salvatore loves the game of soccer and this is evident the first time a person meets him. He is dedicated and motivated to develop as a player. Having a semester to adjust has been beneficial for him as he transitioned into our program and I am looking forward to having him in the program this fall."
Nathaniel Dawe
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Dacula, Ga.
Previous School: Archer High School
Highlights: Nate competed in high school for Archer helping them to a 9-5-2 record in 2018 in a season where defeating the previous 7A state champions was a highlight. He competed at the club level for All-In-FC Snellville U19 Elite.
Coach Johnson: "Nate is another player we were able to identify at a Reinhardt ID camp this past year. He has a strong background in the game, which combined with his energy and personality made it a great fit for us. We are excited to have him in our program."
Will Anderson
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Cumming, Ga.
Previous School: Horizon Christian Academy
Highlights: Anderson has had a great career at HCA as a team captain earning All-Region honors in four-consecutive seasons as he led the team in assists each season. He has been selected twice to the All-State team and he helped lead HCA to a state championship. As a youth player at the club level, Will competed for UFA and Ambush soccer clubs.
Coach Johnson: "Will attended our ID camp this past year and we felt he would be a great addition as a player and a person. He possesses high values and character, which will enable him to fit perfectly in our team culture. As an attacking player, he has an unpredictability factor when on and off the ball that we value in young players. We are looking forward to working with him."
Noah Feild
Position: Defender
Hometown: Dallas, Ga.
Previous School: North Paulding High School
Highlights: Feild played his high school soccer at North Paulding High School as an attacking right back. As a 2018 graduate, Feild also is a member of the armed forces as a U.S. Marine.
Coach Johnson: "I really like the way that Noah plays the outside back position. He has an attacking mentality and with good pace and instincts, Noah can be a problem for opposing teams. On the defensive side of the ball, Noah has a great mentality and is a competitor. We are looking forward to having him in the team this year!"
Tyler Jones
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Canton, Ga.
Previous School: Sequoyah High School
Highlights: Jones played his high school soccer at Sequoyah High School. He competed at the club level with Cherokee Impact Elite under former Reinhardt assistant, Jorge Gonzalez.
Coach Johnson: "Tyler is a local player that attended our ID camp as well as played for Coach Gonzalez. His natural athleticism and pace are an exciting dimension of his game. I believe he will develop quickly in the training environment here at Reinhardt and am looking forward to having him in the program."
Dima Lynes
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Waleska, Ga.
Previous School: Cherokee High School
Highlights: Dima is a local product who competed at Cherokee High School during his varsity career.
Coach Johnson: "We have known Dima for several years and are excited he is going to be a member of our team this season. He loves the game and is committed to reaching his full potential. Dima has a solid foundation as a player to build on and I believe he will thrive in our program's environment here at Reinhardt."
The newest Eagles will continuing their training throughout the summer until they join the rest of the club on campus at Reinhardt in August for preseason workouts.
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The defending champions of the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) recently graduated one of its most decorated senior classes in program history – the first recruited during Johnson's tenure – as the group compiled a 47-20-3 overall record and a 27-7-2 mark in four seasons of AAC competition (and a pair of regular-season titles).
This fresh wave of Reinhardt players looks to carry the torch of success into the future.
"Each year it is always enjoyable to welcome student-athletes into our program that we feel will represent the men's soccer program, the University and our community in a positive manner," Johnson said. "We are excited about the group of young men who have selected Reinhardt for this next chapter of their lives and are looking forward to watching them strive towards their full potential on the field and in the classroom.
"We were able to add some exciting young players to our experienced group of returners and I am looking forward to working with them in the upcoming season. The men's soccer program formed an official reserve squad in 2017; which has allowed us to bring in additional players that we feel have untapped potential and are highly motivated to develop in a professional environment. This expanded player pool has quickly proven beneficial to our program and we are excited about the future of Reinhardt soccer."
Here is a breakdown of the newest Eagles:
Taylor GrayPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Hughesville, Md.
Previous School: Lees McRae College
Highlights: Two-year starter for LMC featuring in 38 matches with 26 starts while accumulating 4 goals and 9 assists. With Gray as an attacking player, LMC led the nation in NCAA Division II in 2017-18 in goals per game and points per game due to their offensive production. Gray brings with him USL Premier Development League experience with the West Virginia Chaos in 2017 and the Tri-City Otters currently in 2018. He received a top class soccer education as a youth player with the nationally respected D.C. United Academy.
Coach Johnson: "Taylor's natural athleticism and raw pace combined with a very solid technical foundation provide a very exciting platform for development as an attacking player. His unpredictability as an attacking threat is a trait I value highly as a coach. I look forward to working with him as he is a fine young man and a player with a high ceiling of potential."
Noah VoylesPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Thomasville, Ga.
Previous School: Thomas County Central High School
Highlights: In 2018, Voyles capped an impressive high school career at Thomas County Central as he became the all-time leading goal scorer with 81 goals in only three seasons. Noah tallied 33 goals and 21 assists this season as he earned Region 5A Player of the Year honors for the second time (2016). He was named First Team All-Region and TCC Team MVP for the second time (2016) while serving as team captain. In 2015, Voyles was honored as Region Freshman of the Year and TCC Offensive MVP. Voyles is a two- time state champion with his club team, UFA South, where he was coached by his father, Tony. He was selected to the 99' GA Olympic Development Team and represented Georgia at the ODP National tournament in 2015. Voyles is also an accomplished student graduating with honors.
Coach Tony Voyles: "Noah is the hardest working and most disciplined player that I have coached. That, combined with his physical qualities, intelligence and character; I feel will carry him as high and far as he chooses to go."
Coach Johnson: "I am a believer in Noah as a person and a player. We have been tracking him for several years and his development to this point only has pushed the bar higher as to what we feel he is capable of in the years ahead. He is a great fit for our program's aggressive attacking mentality."
Niko TzevelekosPosition: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Cumming, Ga.
Previous School: Forsyth Academy
Highlights: Tzevelekos possesses an extensive playing background at the state, regional and national levels representing the best developmental academies and clubs Georgia has to offer. Recently, competing with Coach Gaucho Pinho's UFA Forsyth Premier team, Tzevelekos claimed a third Georgia State Championship. Tzevelekos has earned national recognition with UFA winning a US Youth Soccer National Championship in 2014. Niko has been named to the Best 11 Nationals team twice, as well as awarded Golden Glove honors on two occasions for best goalkeeper at the USYS national tournament. This comes after winning two Region III championships while also being selected Region III Golden Glove award winner twice. In addition to his success with UFA, Tzevelekos is a veteran of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy system developing with both the Concorde Fire DA and Georgia United DA. Niko was named by College Soccer News as a Top 150 Recruit nationally placing him among the most sought after players in the country.
Coach Gaucho Pinho: "From a young age, Niko's commitment and dedication to training has allowed him to succeed on the National level. His inclusion in the first group of players as a part of the UFA merger has led to two trips to Nationals, two National Golden Glove awards and a National Championship. While finding success on the field, Niko's commitment has extended to helping others in the surrounding communities. He serves as a role model for younger players and his positive attitude and work ethic have provided him with a high ceiling of potential with the ability to succeed at the highest level. I am excited to see him continue his success as a Reinhardt Eagle."
Coach Johnson: "Niko's insatiable work ethic and competitive drive along with his natural athleticism have propelled him on to the national scene at a very young age. This consistent high-level experience has prepared him for a seamless transition to the collegiate level. He has a very strong foundation, both technically and physically, to build on and the quality of coaching he has received at the youth levels is immediately evident. He is not only a top GK but also a great fit for us as a person."
Antonio CiardielloPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Napoli, Italy
Previous School: Shorter University
Highlights: Antonio comes to the Eagles after a year of collegiate experience with Shorter University who competes in the challenging Gulf South Conference in the NCAA Division II. He brings with him the experience of a high level youth career in his native Italy highlighted by his selection to the Italian U-18 National team. In addition, Ciardiello has excelled academically as he possesses a cumulative 3.9 GPA at the university level.
Coach Johnson: "Simply put, Antonio plays the game the way we like to play it here at RU. He is a highly technical player with great vision and makes quality decisions with his movement of the ball. Ciardiello is good in tight spaces and naturally gravitates to quality combination play. He has a positive, contagious personality that will bring energy to his teammates and we are pleased that he has selected Reinhardt to continue his career as a student-athlete."
Nathan QueenPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Loganville, Ga.
Previous School: Georgia State University
Highlights: Queen brings with him two years of collegiate experience at the NCAA Division II level with Emmanuel College featuring in 20 matches for the Lions during that time. At the youth levels, Queen was a mainstay in the central midfield for Chiefs FC in the R3PL. He competed at the high school level as a product of Walnut Grove HS. Queen has excelled academically transferring in with a 3.9 GPA.
Coach Johnson: "We have known Nathan since his early high school years when he attended a Reinhardt ID camp and impressed our staff. He is a strong athlete with a great mentality and work ethic. He possesses good technical qualities and has a high ceiling of potential as a player. His experience at the NCAA DII level has clearly benefited his development physically, technically and tactically. He is a quality addition to our team."
Anthony RobledoPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Cartersville, Ga.
Previous School: Cass High School
Highlights: Robledo had a standout career at Cass High school as an attacking midfielder. In his senior year in 2018, Robledo scored 22 goals and 18 assists earning First Team All-Region honors. This improves on a breakout year as a junior, where he scored 21 goals and 15 assists earning All-Region honors in 2017. Anthony finished his high school career with 48 goals and 40 assists from his central midfield position. At the club level, Robledo was a permanent fixture for his NASA ECNL team under Coach Dan Pietro.
Coach Johnson: "Anthony is an exciting prospect for us. He is a highly skilled player with an ability to set other players up with opportunities in addition to being a scoring threat himself. I believe Anthony will have the opportunity to take his game to a new level within our program and I am looking forward to watching him develop."
Gerson HernandezPosition: Forward
Hometown: Lilburn, Ga.
Previous School: Parkview High School
Highlights: Gerson comes to us from Parkview HS which has been a traditional powerhouse at the high school level in Georgia. This past season, he collected Second Team All-Region honors as led Parkview in scoring with 7 goals and 4 assists on the year.
Coach Johnson: "Gerson is not only a quality player with incredible work ethic and motivation but also, a top class young man. He is a young man with attributes that are a benefit to a program both on and off the field. His experience as a standout performer at Parkview will be an asset as he transitions to the next level."
Tyler GoinsPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Locust Grove, Ga.
Previous School: Locust Grove High School
Highlights: Goins had an outstanding senior year in 2018 earning First Team All-Region honors after scoring a team high 12 goals and 5 assists. He was selected as the Offensive Player of the Year and MVP for Locust Grove men's soccer in 2018 for his efforts. In addition, Goins was chosen as a nominee for Henry County Athlete of the Year. This season followed on the heels of a stellar junior year where he scored 3 goals and had an impressive 15 assists. Goins spent his club career with the AFC Lightning program.
Coach Johnson: "Tyler was on our radar early as he began to attend our camps a few years ago. It has been great to see him develop as a player during this time. As evidenced by his youth career, he has a nice passing range and is a player that looks to distribute quickly. His work rate will propel him to new heights in our program."
Juan AguirrePosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Canton, Ga.
Previous School: Cherokee Christian
Highlights: Aguirre had a standout career at Cherokee Christian as he was selected to the GICAA All-Region and All-State teams while earning Team MVP and Offensive MVP honors. Aguirre spent his club career with Cherokee Impact Elite under former Reinhardt assistant, Jorge Gonzalez. With his high school, Juan served as Student Government President and received the Academic Excellence Award in 2018.
Coach Johnson: "It is always a benefit to have a familiarity with incoming players and with Juan we have had that opportunity. He has tremendous work rate and a desire to develop further at the next level. He is a player that could be developed in a variety of positions and so he is an exciting prospect for our program."
Emeka EnwereuzorPosition: Defender
Hometown: Mableton, Ga.
Previous School: Pebblebrook High School
Highlights: Enwereuzor possesses experience at the high school and club level. At Pebblebrook HS, his team was crowned regional champions three years in-a-row. Emeka played for SSA Chelsea Elite winning a state championship in 2016. Prior to this, he competed for SSA Chelsea Select from 2012-2016 winning a variety of tournament championships.
Coach Johnson: "Emeka can be used as an attacking outside back or wide midfielder with his quickness and agility. He has a good engine physically and I am looking forward to having him in the program with us."
Zachary LaRoccaPosition: Defender
Hometown: Acworth, Ga.
Previous School: North Paulding High School
Highlights: LaRocca played three seasons of high school soccer at North Paulding where he was named Defensive Player of the Year for three-consecutive seasons. At the club level, LaRocca competed for Southern Soccer Academy (SSA). He graduated from North Paulding with honors.
Coach Johnson: "Zachary is a strong athlete with physical tools that translate well to the next level. He is a defender that can be developed anywhere along the back line which is valuable. We are excited to work with Zachary."
Parker DixonPosition: Defender
Hometown: Thomasville, Ga.
Previous School: Thomas County Central High School
Highlights: Dixon was selected to the All-Region team as a senior defender at Thomas County Central after their successful campaign in 2018. He competed as a central defender for UFA South Georgia under Coach Tony Voyles.
Coach Johnson: "Parker will be a great addition to our program as a player with a strong defensive mentality. His personality, competitive drive and work rate will be appreciated by his teammates and I am looking forward to watching him grow as a player and a person here at RU."
Rowan WilsonPosition: Forward
Hometown: Acworth, Ga.
Previous School: Kell High School
Highlights: Wilson played his high school soccer with 2018 state qualifiers, the Kell Longhorns. In addition to his high school career, Wilson has developed as a youth player while competing for the club teams of NASA Elite and SSA Select.
Coach Johnson: "Rowan has many traits that we value in a student-athlete here at RU. It has been great to get to know him in this process. With his passion for the game and creative attacking mentality; he will be a great addition to the program."
Triston GayPosition: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Dearing, Ga.
Previous School: Thomson High School
Highlights: Triston was selected as an All-Region 3-AAAA goalkeeper for the 2018 campaign while at Thomson HS. He was ranked second nationally by MaxPreps for most saves in 2018 season. He played at the club level for Thomson Revolution FC collecting Most Valuable Player honors. Triston served as team captain for both his club and high school teams.
Coach Johnson: "Triston is another player that has been attending camp for several years. He has great courage between the pipes and has the commitment and motivation that will ensure that he will thrive under our Reinhardt GK staff's coaching."
Chandler StinchcombPosition: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Concord, Ga.
Previous School: Pike County High School
Highlights: Chandler has collected First Team All-Region 3AAA honors in each of the past three seasons at Pike County earning regional championships in four-straight seasons. Stinchcomb plays his club soccer at MOBA Soccer Academy. He was named as a Scholar-Athlete from 2015-18 and is a member of the National Honors Society.
Coach Johnson: "Chandler is an exciting prospect as he is a player that will benefit greatly from working with our goalkeeper staff on a daily basis. Chandler has potential which is combined with the strong mentality and approach to the game. We are pleased to have him in the program."
Salvatore RiggiPosition: Defender
Hometown: Canton, Ga.
Previous School: Creekview High School
Highlights: After enrolling at Reinhardt this past spring, Salvatore has the benefit of a better familiarity with the program than other incoming players for the fall. He is a graduate of Creekview where he was under the care of Coach Shawn McClellan whom he cites as a tremendous influence on him as a player and a person. He has developed at the club level with Cherokee Impact as an outside defender.
Coach Johnson: "Salvatore loves the game of soccer and this is evident the first time a person meets him. He is dedicated and motivated to develop as a player. Having a semester to adjust has been beneficial for him as he transitioned into our program and I am looking forward to having him in the program this fall."
Nathaniel DawePosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Dacula, Ga.
Previous School: Archer High School
Highlights: Nate competed in high school for Archer helping them to a 9-5-2 record in 2018 in a season where defeating the previous 7A state champions was a highlight. He competed at the club level for All-In-FC Snellville U19 Elite.
Coach Johnson: "Nate is another player we were able to identify at a Reinhardt ID camp this past year. He has a strong background in the game, which combined with his energy and personality made it a great fit for us. We are excited to have him in our program."
Will Anderson
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Cumming, Ga.
Previous School: Horizon Christian Academy
Highlights: Anderson has had a great career at HCA as a team captain earning All-Region honors in four-consecutive seasons as he led the team in assists each season. He has been selected twice to the All-State team and he helped lead HCA to a state championship. As a youth player at the club level, Will competed for UFA and Ambush soccer clubs.
Coach Johnson: "Will attended our ID camp this past year and we felt he would be a great addition as a player and a person. He possesses high values and character, which will enable him to fit perfectly in our team culture. As an attacking player, he has an unpredictability factor when on and off the ball that we value in young players. We are looking forward to working with him."
Noah FeildPosition: Defender
Hometown: Dallas, Ga.
Previous School: North Paulding High School
Highlights: Feild played his high school soccer at North Paulding High School as an attacking right back. As a 2018 graduate, Feild also is a member of the armed forces as a U.S. Marine.
Coach Johnson: "I really like the way that Noah plays the outside back position. He has an attacking mentality and with good pace and instincts, Noah can be a problem for opposing teams. On the defensive side of the ball, Noah has a great mentality and is a competitor. We are looking forward to having him in the team this year!"
Tyler JonesPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Canton, Ga.
Previous School: Sequoyah High School
Highlights: Jones played his high school soccer at Sequoyah High School. He competed at the club level with Cherokee Impact Elite under former Reinhardt assistant, Jorge Gonzalez.
Coach Johnson: "Tyler is a local player that attended our ID camp as well as played for Coach Gonzalez. His natural athleticism and pace are an exciting dimension of his game. I believe he will develop quickly in the training environment here at Reinhardt and am looking forward to having him in the program."
Dima LynesPosition: Midfielder
Hometown: Waleska, Ga.
Previous School: Cherokee High School
Highlights: Dima is a local product who competed at Cherokee High School during his varsity career.
Coach Johnson: "We have known Dima for several years and are excited he is going to be a member of our team this season. He loves the game and is committed to reaching his full potential. Dima has a solid foundation as a player to build on and I believe he will thrive in our program's environment here at Reinhardt."
The newest Eagles will continuing their training throughout the summer until they join the rest of the club on campus at Reinhardt in August for preseason workouts.
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