Press Release from Jens's College and PDL coach

I received Jensen's name from a coach in the area and from the moment I began having correspondence with Jens and his family I knew this kid had a bright future ahead of him. I quickly made arrangements to fly out to Utah to see Jens play and I was very impressed. After one match I was able to tell that Jens was going to make the transition from High School to College soccer very smoothly. He is a tenacious, hard-nosed tackler and plays physical soccer that many High School kids shy away from. Too often college freshman become overwhelmed with the level of physicality in the college game. It is clear that Jens is ready for the challenge.

It's not uncommon to find defenders with grit, but what impresses me the most about Jens perhaps is his ability to serve in dangerous balls and spring his attackers. I watched Jens send about 4 different free kicks into the area each one more and more dangerous. That kind of playmaking is a rare quality in most high school defenders and one that will serve the Iowa Central Soccer Program well this fall. Jens will be joined by Utah Valley standouts Sean Miller and Tyler Wood, as well as Bingham captain Jared DeHart and Layton defender Taylor Hancey. I expect this influx of Utah talent to make our bid for the National Tournament all the more attainable and I am excited for things to come.
Coach Ermals