Prep To Pro: Previewing American Heritage Plantation

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (known as <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/team/fl/american-heritage/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/team/fl/american-heritage/">American Heritage Plantation</a>) is a top college preparatory institution ranked as a national boys soccer powerhouse. Successful in the results department, the 8x FHSAA state champions also have a grasp of pure exposure to the next level. The strong pre-professional pipeline produced many players, current or alumni, plying their trade in top leagues in the US, college or in Europe. Such an example is <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/player/alexander-freeman/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/player/alexander-freeman/">Alex Freeman</a>, a standout performer for the United States Men's National Team this World Cup we all watched.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Program Information</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8x Florida High School Athletic Association State Champions: 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2019, 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Head Coach: Todd Goodman (3x Champion)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staff: Assistants - David Cunningham, Juan Carlos Palacio, Nelson Valenzuela</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Classification: 4A - No change in new cycle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>District: R4 D14 - 8-team district</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rivals: American Heritage (Delray Beach), St. Thomas Aquinas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players To Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["381375"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a55707abb03f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As the central conductor as the pivot of the trio, Levi can be called upon to recycle possession. Evading the transition through using a simple move without stopping to continue a focus of play. Confident in through passes at an adjacent angle to allow a passage for progression options. Fast in movement when recycling to ensure control during this time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381376,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a55707abb0b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mahecha is a sweeper in central defense for school and Parkland SC ECNL. Has the patience to not bite. Composed in focus on attacks from the middle, or rampages from outside to inside. Realizes that it is better to wait for a real attempt in lieu of a weak stab that opens. Well in vocalizing concerns with goalkeeper to nullify unnecessary risks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381388,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a55707abb0ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">AC Florida / ONE FC MLSN midfielder that switches from different zones in positional play across the midfield. Being the soldier in the line of combat that stands strong against dribblers who seek to manipulate space. Playing forward with success against opponents that like to hold their line aggressively. Able to hit a long range strike, from time to time, when space allows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381393,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":381395,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a55707abb15b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">FTL UTD Academy goalkeeper. Clean distribution allowing flank players a starting point to funnel play in a clear direction. Establishing set feet before attempting saves that come from certain points with arch or power hit from the ground. Quickly regains focus when dealing with rebounds, reflections, or situations where shots unexpectedly keep coming, demonstrating consistency in stopping great situations or great shots from becoming goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381403,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a55707abb194"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">West Pines United NAL / E64 regular that takes the initiative in the beginning phase, working with the goalkeeper and pivots in the middle line to ignite passing play early, establishing a rhythm. Engages early with effective jockeying to sway lead forwards into making bad decisions. Able to put in a tackle in danger moments, to prevent chance creation actions from happening often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->