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History with Soccer
Since the age of 10, Garrett has played in over 40 competitive tournaments and his teams have placed in the top 3 in 31 of those events including as a guest player for both Boca United (a second place finish at ESPN – Disney Wide World of Sports) and at a showcase with Manhattan NY Asphalt Green.
Keeper Training and Workouts
Garrett’s keeper training is with Chris Cummings. Chris is the goalkeeper coach for the University of Central Florida’s woman's program, Jamaica women’s national team, and played at Rollins College. Garrett also trains with Peter Davis from La Liga Disney GK Director (ESPN); previously GK Coach at Montverde Academy and Mercer University. Garrett also actively trains at Cross Fit.
Unique Experiences
Garret has been to England twice to play against Rotherham, New Castle, Burnley, Stoke City and Maltby youth teams. His team was 2-3 on those trips and Garret had 2 clean sheets.
2019/2020 Redshirt Freshman at University of North Florida
"Garrett really impressed the UNF staff at the 2018 Disney Showcase and Florida State Championship. When we got to know him and his family on his visit, we immediately knew he was a great fit for our culture. He is athletic and is also a talented shot stopper. He also distributes well with his feet." – UNF head coach Derek Marinatos
2019 Florida State Champs - Senior Year High School highlights at Lake Highland Preparatory School
Won the State Championship on 2/21/19 against Miami LaSalle Academy.
Team Record: 16-3-2
Goals Scored: 49
Goals Against: 23
Goal Differential: +26
Goal Against Average: 1.10
Win Percentage: 81%
Unbeaten at home 2 years in a row.
First State Soccer Championship in School history.
Hardest Strength of Schedule in 2A Class “and” second most difficult schedule in state out of 559 schools.
State Rank: #1 in Class 2A “and” #5 out of 559 Soccer Schools in Florida
2017-2018 High school season at Lake Highland Preparatory School – Orlando
Wins: 13
Loss: 1
Goals Against Average: 0.57
Goals Conceded: 8
Minutes Played: 820+
Accomplishments for the High School Season:
Garrett had 8 clean sheets and conceded a total of 8 goals for the season.
At one point in the season, Garrett amassed over 300+ consecutive minutes without surrendering a single goal.
In the District Playoffs, after a 2-2 tie and double overtime, Garrett stopped the first 2 penalty shots against rival Bishop Moore High School (a perennial soccer powerhouse) to advance.
This was the first time in Lake Highland soccer history the school recorded an undefeated regular season and the school was rated #1 in Florida State Rankings for several weeks.
Garrett was named Orlando Sentinel First Team Keeper, Central Florida.
Club Team: 466437 – GPS Orlando 1-2001 Boys (Spring only)
Wins: 10
Loss: 3
Goal Against Average: 1.5
Goals Conceded: 21
Minutes Played: 600+
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