Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Kenny Nielsen

Irvine,CA

Summary

Student-athlete, communicating with teammates and coaches to solve problems, leveraging diplomatic skills. Balance full class schedule with athletics through efficiency and determination. Self-motivated to work toward ultimate goals. Very perceptive and detail-oriented, applying analytical thinking to understand work outcomes and strategies to achieve goals.

Work History

Volunteer

Pateadores Soccer Club
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assistant Youth Soccer Coach (U-5, U-6, U-7) 1 hour per week, 4 days per week
  • Videographer - weekend games as assigned
  • Learn policies and procedures coaching youth soccer

Education

BBA - Management

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
12.2023

University High School
Irvine, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Performing under high pressure
  • Dealing with adversity

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Accomplishments

USSF Pateadores Development Academy

2014-2020

  • Captain U-19 team
  • Work with coaching staff on an on-going basis to enhance team strategy and cohesiveness
  • Devise and implement action plans for self improvement
  • Selected by Pateadores to attend Pro Youth Experience, Edinburgh, Scotland July 2016
  • Tournament included Poland, Ukraine & Germany
  • Top Drawer Soccer - 2016 Ranking as of 9/18/2016; 7 Overall; 3 Defender; 2 Regional
  • Top Drawer Soccer - 2019 Ranking as of 10/21/19; 48 Overall; 17 Defender; 9 Regional

US Youth National Team

2016-2018

  • US U17 MNT 2018 Four Nations Tournament, Mexico City Sept.-Oct. 2018
  • US U17 Preseason Camp, Tampa, Florida January 2018
  • US U17 Nike International Friendlies Nov.-Dec 2017
  • US U15 CONCACAF Championship, Bradenton, Florida August 2017
  • US U15 Torneo Delle Nazioni, Gradisca d’Isonzo, Italy April-May 2017
  • US U15 Domestic Training Camp, Chula Vista, CA March 2017
  • US U15 Domestic Training Camp, Chula Vista, CA January 2017
  • US U15 Domestic Training Camp, Bradenton, Florida November 2016
  • US U15 Domestic Training Camp, Portland, Oregon August 2016
  • US U15 BNT International Camp, Croatia May-June 2016

Georgetown University

2020-2023

  • 2 Year Captain (Junior/Senior)
  • 4 Big East Regular Season Championships
  • 1 Big East Tournament Championship
  • 4 NCAA Tournament Appearances; Elite Eight, Final Four, 2x Second Round
  • 2x Third Team All-Big East Selections (Sophomore/Junior)
  • Big East Player of the Year (Senior)
  • First Team All-Big East Selection (Senior)
  • Big East Championship All-Tournament Team Selection
  • Team MVP (voted by team)
  • United Soccer Coaches; All-East Region First team Selection
  • United Soccer Coaches; Second Team All-American
  • Top Drawer Soccer; Second Team Best XI
  • Top Drawer Soccer; Postseason Rankings #2
  • 2023 MLS Combine Invitation
  • 2024 MLS Draft Pick 57th Overall - LAFC




Timeline

Volunteer

Pateadores Soccer Club
08.2019 - 12.2019

BBA - Management

Georgetown University

University High School
Kenny Nielsen