Contributors

J.R. joins Prep Soccer in 2022 after working for TopDrawerSoccer for the past decade. He began as part of the content team at TopDrawerSoccer and eventually led the club soccer content and player/team rankings for the site. He previously worked for goal.com as the Youth Soccer Editor. His respected expertise in the club soccer game has been cited J.R. joins Prep Soccer in 2022 after working for TopDrawerSoccer for the past decade. He began as part of the content team at TopDrawerSoccer and eventually led the club soccer content and player/team rankings for the site. He previously worked for goal.com as the Youth Soccer Editor. His respected expertise in the club soccer game has been cited in numerous outlets and features over the last decade. J.R. played club soccer in Southern California as a youth before attending Washington State University. He graduated in 2011 with a degree in Social Sciences from WSU. After graduating, he coached every level from club to college in Southern California. He holds a U.S. Soccer National D Coaching License as well as a US Youth Soccer National Youth License. He currently lives in Ventura, California with his wife, Taylor, and their daughter, Teagan.

Drew has been covering high school soccer in the "757" since 2014 on Twitter (@757_HS_Soccer), and is regarded as the go to source for soccer news in Hampton Roads. He also brings 14 years of coaching experience at the club and high school level and just loves to be around the beautiful game. He served over 22 years in the US Navy and is a retired Drew has been covering high school soccer in the "757" since 2014 on Twitter (@757_HS_Soccer), and is regarded as the go to source for soccer news in Hampton Roads. He also brings 14 years of coaching experience at the club and high school level and just loves to be around the beautiful game. He served over 22 years in the US Navy and is a retired Master Chief who now works as a government contractor for the Navy. Damico is a staunch supporter of Chelsea FC and the USMNT!

Chris Mattingly is from Louisville Kentucky. He has spent the past 4 years covering local area high school soccer. Chris is a student at Spalding University in Louisville. He plans to graduate in 2024 with a bachelor’s in communications. Follow Chris on Twitter @cmattingly97.