JACOB ORR

Motivated student-athlete with strong leadership and academic achievements in elite youth soccer. Successfully balanced academic rigor, athletic competition, and diverse work experiences, demonstrating effective communication and strategic planning. Seeking to leverage skills in collegiate athletics and professional environments while continuing leadership development.

Debate Club, Competitive Mock Trial, Collaborative Academic Research. Competitive Soccer (MLS NEXT, UPSL, ECNL). Church Leadership, Debate Club.

• Nashville United Soccer Academy (NUSA) MLS NEXT Homegrown Division
• Center Back (CB) | Outside Back (OB)
• Seven years of experience specializing as a center back with versatility to play outside back.
• Recognized for defensive leadership, tactical awareness, communication, positioning, and consistency.
• Balance elite-level athletics with rigorous academics while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
• Tennessee Tempo (UPSL)
• Competed with the UPSL National Champions in a high-performance, semi-professional environment.
• Davis Legacy Soccer Club (ECNL)
• Competed in one of the nation's premier youth soccer leagues, further developing technical, tactical, and competitive skills.

• 4 Year Church Youth Class President
• Elected by peers to lead the youth organization and coordinate weekly and monthly activities.
• Planned service projects, camping trips, community activities, and the annual Pinewood Derby.
• Coordinated weekly lesson assignments and ensured presenters were prepared and confident.
• Led weekly congregational responsibilities requiring organization, consistency, and public speaking.
• Organized service opportunities supporting elderly and financially struggling individuals.
• Delivered weekly sacrament and companionship to a homebound elderly church member for three consecutive months.
• Developed servant leadership, event planning, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Lead Prosecuting Attorney & Team Leader Mock Trial
• Selected to lead a four-person legal team in competitive mock trial competitions.
• Organized evidence, developed legal strategy, and directed case preparation.
• Delegated responsibilities according to teammates' strengths while mentoring peers throughout preparation.
• Coordinated witness examinations, opening statements, and closing arguments.
• Guided 3 teams to a first-place finish by both jury verdict and judges' scorecards.
• Strengthened leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, and collaborative decision-making skills.
• Soccer Team Captain
• Selected by coaches and teammates to serve as team captain because of leadership, work ethic, and commitment.
• Motivated teammates through accountability, communication, and leading by example.
• Developed resilience, leadership under pressure, and the ability to unite teammates toward a common goal.

• Organized and participated in church service projects benefiting elderly and financially challenged individuals.
• Visited and ministered to a homebound elderly member of the congregation for three months, providing weekly sacrament and companionship.
• Assisted in planning community outreach events through church leadership.

• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Primary Position: Center Back (CB)
• Secondary Position: Outside Back (OB)
• Club: Nashville United Soccer Academy (NUSA)
• League: MLS NEXT Homegrown Division