Boys Commitments: Style points

Boys Commitments: Style points
by Travis Clark
January 1, 2014

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Jack Gayton, Midfielder, Real Salt Lake-AZ
Class: 2014
Commitment: Louisville 

One of the requisites during Jack Gayton’s college search was finding a program that emulated the same style of play as his RSL-AZ club side.

Drew Mostoller club soccerDrew Mostoller

That ultimately led him to make a commitment to Ken Lolla’s Louisville program, where he’ll join the soon-to-be ACC program in the fall. 

“When I first got on campus I fell in love, the coaches made me feel welcome,” Gayton told TopDrawerSoccer.com. “I like how they're a possession-oriented team just like RSL. Also, the facilities were the best that I have seen.”

Watching one of Louisville’s training sessions and their emphasis on possession reinforced his desire to make the commitment – not to mention that they had plenty to offer away from soccer. 

“I liked that the school has other sports that I can attend, and I thought the school size was perfect,” he said. “It’s a good academic fit for me and they provide all the academic support that an athlete would need.”

Drew Mostoller, Midfielder, North Carolina Fusion
Class: 2014
Commitment: Furman 

A defensive-minded center mid, Drew Mostoller was also on the lookout for a college program that values passing and possession.

“A good pass means more to me than a good shot,” Mostoller told TopDrawerSoccer.com. “My technical ability has always been my primary focus when playing and have worked on that a lot. Furman has seen this in me and going there will be a good fit.”

It was more than just the way the team plays that had a large influence on him, as he surveyed the program in its entirety.

“The program has a reputation and a history of being a good soccer team and year in year out they compete,” Mostoller said. “I know that I will develop greatly at Furman and become the best I can be." 

Committing to Furman also meant that Mostoller is returning to his roots – almost a homecoming of sorts.

“I was born in Greenville and my mom worked at Furman when I was a young kid so I was on campus frequently,” he said. “Going back to Greenville and to Furman is like going back home for me.”

Other commitments:

Forward Conrad Hager (Minnesota Thunder Academy) has committed to Western Illinois for the class of 2014.

Goalkeeper Jonathan Smith (Carolina Elite Soccer Academy) has committed to Furman for the class of 2014.

Goalkeeper Bobby Schneiderman (Soccer Domain FC) has committed to Williams for the class of 2014.

Defender Bradford Jones (Philadelphia Union) has committed to South Florida for the class of 2014.

Defender Remington Frost (Charlotte Soccer Academy) has committed to William & Mary for the class of 2015.

Defender Tanner Roberts (Carolina Rapids) has committed to NC State for the class of 2015.

Forward Kostandin Moni (Crew Soccer Academy Wolves) has committed to UC Santa Barbara for the class of 2015.

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