Jake Vendramin Soccer

A 17 year old Canadian footballer from Vancouver trying to make it in the professional game.

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Monday, May 19th Update

This past week was a positive one. I trained/played over 11 hours and trained with two different universities/colleges. On this past Friday afternoon, I trained with Capilano U. and it went very well. The coach said he will get in touch with me and I hope he will contact me about a spot on the team. Earlier on Tuesday, I trained with Douglas College again and that went quite we as well. I am planning on accepting the first roster spot that is offered to me, rather than playing a waiting game. Also, on Thursday night, we played against the Fraser Valley U17 side in a midweek league match. The match unfortunately finished 1-1 but I am happy that I got the assist on the goal. I crossed the ball in from the side line and my teammate headed it in over the keeper. I have got 3 goals and 1 assist in my last 6 games! I am back at training all this week again, of course. Until then, bye!

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May 12th, 2014 Update

This past weekend my team and I played against Thompson-Okanagan FC. The match was up in Kelowna, BC and this was our first road trip of the season. I made my way up on game-day while the rest of my team drove up the day before.

The match finished 4-0 for us. I started at right back due to a suspension but eventually moved back to my favourite position at outside mid and then drifted into attacking mid/striker.

Near the end of the game I scored a goal! The ball got zipped in across the box from the left wing and I tapped it in from around 5 yards out through the keeper’s legs. This was my 3rd goal in my last 5 games.

I am back at training this week and I am training with Douglas College again tomorrow night. Also, I am trialing with Langara College later on in the month.

Until then, bye!

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May 7th, 2014 - Update

Football is going alright at the moment. My team, Fraser Valley FC, is getting some good results right now which is good. I am starting to get into my more natural position on the wings. I trained with the Douglas College yesterday. It went okay but there are 41 players going for 30 or less spots on the team so that is tough. I will also likely train/tryout for Langara College as well later on in the month. I will also keep trying for Douglas as well. I got back in contact with the GM from a pro team in LA. He said I can come in the Summer this year so I hope that I can fly down there in July or August to take advantage of that opportunity. Until next time, bye!

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April 26th - Match vs. Coquitlam Metro-Ford U17

Final score today was 2-2.

I unfortunately had to start the match at right back. We went down 2-0 on some very poor goals against.

In the second half I moved up to right wing and scored 5-10 minutes into the second half to make it 2-1. I got a through ball down the right side in space from the striker and I took a touch and then buried it far post, bottom left corner. Not long after we tied it up from a poor piece of goalkeeping for Coquitlam.

I played the full 90 minutes.

Back to training for the well starting tomorrow! Douglas College session later this week as well.

Bye until then.

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Whitecaps Showcase Weekend Summed Up

The Whitecaps showcase is all over now. Played in front of a number of college scouts. Unfortunately none of them approached me at all.

We lost to Coquitlam 3-1 on Friday, beat the Whitecaps Kootenay Academy centre 5-0 on Saturday and then defeated the Puget Sound Premier League Academy U18s 5-0 yesterday.

I was forced to play right back for most of the first game (which the largest number of scouts attended). This is a position that I have been forced to play a lot and I do not particularly like to play it, nor am I overly good at it. I played as a left winger in both the second and third games and I felt that I was definitely a standout. Everytime I got the ball at my feet I was either able to play simple, make a penetrating pass or cross, or beat the defender 1v1 with pace. I scored a very nice goal against the Whitecaps (if I don’t say so myself). I got the ball in my own half on the wing and beat 3-4 defenders 1v1 and launched a screamer on goal.

I am disappointed that no coaches approached me this weekend but I guess that is the way football goes sometimes. I am likely going to train with Douglas and Langara College in the upcoming month, so we will see what comes of that.

Bye for now, I have to go train!

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April 13th-17th and Whitecaps FC College Showcase Tournament Weekend

Trained/played everyday so far this week. I totalled up roughly 7.5 hours of training between Monday and today. I love the feeling of success coming from my hard work... Starting tomorrow, the Vancouver Whitecaps are hosting a college showcase in Surrey, BC. The tournament will be running until Sunday. Scouts and coaches from all around North America will be coming to search for talent. I hope I am the talent they are looking for... My Fraser Valley FC U18 team plays: - Friday, April 18th @ 11am vs. Coquitlam Metro Ford U18 - Saturday, April 19th @ 1pm vs. Whitecaps FC Kooteney Academy Centre - Sunday, April 20th @ 9am vs. Puget Sound Premier League Academy I am very excited to show the college and Whitecaps FC Residency coaches and scouts what I am capable of this weekend. Goodnight for now, wish me luck tomorrow!

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My Futsal highlights from 2014 so far.

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April 12th & 13th Matches

This weekend I had two BCSPL matches with my team, Fraser Valley FC U18.

On Saturday, we played away to the Vancouver Fusion and unfortunately got thumped 4-0. This scoreline flattered the Fusion though as they were not significantly better than us (we simply played poorly). I started the match at centre-back and played right back and right winger later on in the match. I played the full 90 minutes.

Today, we played away to Coquitlam Metro-Ford and drew them 1-1 in a very hard fought, gritty match.  This was a well-earned point, away to a very good side.  I was in the starting lineup for the 8th consecutive time and played the full 90 once again. I played as a winger in a 4-3-3 formation so I got to do lot's of attacking today.

We are back at it on Friday against the very same Coquitlam Metro-Ford side in our first match of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Showcase tournament.  I will discuss this tournament in a journal entry later on in the week.

Time to rest my legs for another busy week, bye for now!

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Training Session with Kitsap Pumas Professional Soccer Club

Today I attended a training session with the Kitsap Pumas Professional Soccer Club of the USL PDL.

Unfortunately, I did not make the squad... at least for now.

I thought I played quite well and it was a great experience training with professionals and not falling behind or being out played at all.

The primary reason why I did not get a spot on the roster is because the coach thinks I need to grow and gain more muscle (which I can understand).  He told me that another year of hard work, training and playing at a high level would do me a lot of good.

I am happy with the fact that I was able to play quite well and definitely able to keep up with them, considering the fact that I am currently 17 years old with no professional experience.

I am going to keep working my absolute to improve on ALL of my weaknesses and will stay positive and keep fighting until my dream comes true. 

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April 11th, 2014

I am up extremely early this morning (430am) to be exact.

I am up at this hour because I am heading down to Bremerton, WA for training from 9am to 11am with the Kitsap Pumas of the USL PDL. The Pumas are a professional football club so I will have to be on my best today.

If the coach is impressed and interested in me, he will invite me back tomorrow for a match against the semi-professional side Bellingham United.

Wish me luck!

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Training - April 7th, 2014

Just finished a high intensity training session with Fraser Valley FC. I thought I played quite well. My touch was definitely on, I put the work in and had a good performance I think. Back at it tomorrow as well.

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I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:18

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Jake Vendramin #14 Fraser Valley FC U18 (EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League)

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Some photos from my game today.

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My highlights from my match today against Vancouver Fusion FC.

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by Thomas Hautmann

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Amazing!