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Jacob Versino
#8
Saint James School
About Jacob Versino
Highly motivated and dedicated soccer player with 10+ years of experience at the competitive level. Proven ability to excel in both individual and team settings, consistently demonstrating exceptional skills in dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. A strong advocate for teamwork and leadership, committed to contributing to a positive and supportive team environment. Seeking opportunities to utilize my skills and experience to make a significant impact on the soccer field at the next level.
Playing Experience
Teams
- (2013 – 2017) Scheveningen Football Combination 2008 (SVC ’08) – The Hague, Netherlands
- (2017 – 2019) Epic Soccer Club 2008 – Shepherdstown, WV
- (2019 – 2022) U.S. Barça Academy (’08B Garnet) – Leesburg, VA
- (2022 – 2024) St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Varsity Soccer Team – Hagerstown, MD
- (2023 – 2025) NPC Soccer Club (NPC FF ’08 and NPC FF ’06 Men’s Academy) – Hagerstown, MD
- (2024 – Present) St. James School Varsity Soccer Team – Hagerstown, MD
- (2024 – Present) St. James School Varsity Wrestling Team – Hagerstown, MD
- (2024 – Present) St. James School Varsity Lacrosse Team – Hagerstown, MD
- (2025 – Present) West Virginia Soccer (’08 Academy and USL) – Martinsburg, WV and Frederick, MD
Skills and Abilities
Individual Skills
- Exceptional ball control and dribbling
- Precise passing and crossing abilities
- Powerful and accurate shooting
- Strong defensive skills and tackling techniques
Game Intelligence
- Tactical awareness and strategic thinking
- Ability to read the game and make quick decisions
- Strong anticipation and interception skills
Teamwork and Leadership
- Effective communication and collaboration with teammates
- Ability to motivate and inspire teammates
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to set an example
Certifications:
- (2024) Certificate of Induction, International Thespian Society
Awards / Recognitions / Volunteer Work:
- (2019) Gold Seal President’s Award for Educational Excellence
- (2020 & 2022) Berkeley County Math Field Day – Top Ten Finisher
- (2022) Gold Seal President’s Award for Educational Excellence
- (2023) National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)
- (2024) Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Nomination
Education
International School of The Hague | The Hague, Netherlands
09/2013 – 05/2017
- Exposed to many different cultures and languages and was able to learn the specific details of each culture.
- Represented the United States in the international festival at my school.
Faith Christian Academy | Martinsburg, WV
08/2017 – 05/2022
- Played the bass guitar as a member of my school band from 4th to 8th grade.
- Selected by my school to compete in the CoderZ Coding Competition Face to Face Finals hosted by Fairmount State University, WV
- Elected as president of my class each year from 4th to 8th grade.
- Selected to participate in the West Virginia Math Field Day competition from 5th to 8th grade and placed 7th place in the competition during my 8th grade year.
St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School | Hagerstown, MD.
08/2022 – 06/2024
- Joined my school’s theatre program, and acted in multiple musicals and plays, including: “The Little Shop of Horrors”, “The Diviners”, and “The Little Mermaid”.
- Elected to represent my class during my freshman year and was also elected as Vice President of my class during my sophomore year.
- Inducted to the National Honor’s Society during my sophomore year.
- Elected alongside one other student to represent my high school in the HOBY MD Youth Leadership Seminar.
- Member and stock manager of Micah’s Backpack/Manna Project at school
- Captain and 2-year starter on varsity soccer team
- Team ranked #1 in Washington County freshman year
- 1-year starter on varsity swim team
- Swam 25m freestyle, 25m backstroke, 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 50m butterfly, 4×50 freestyle, and 4×100 freestyle
- 1-year starter on varsity track and field team
- Ran 400m, 800m, and 1600m
- 1-year member of varsity lacrosse team
St. James School | Hagerstown, MD
08/2024 – Present
- Nominated by school body and inducted by Headmaster to serve as a Prefect at St. James School. Duties and responsibilities include helping lead the school, assist the faculty, and serve as a mentor for students in the dormitory. To be selected, I received a great majority of votes from the student body and faculty.
- Leader and active member in several clubs, including: the Student Activities Club, Black Student Union, and Business Club
- Publisher in school newspaper, The Jacobite
- Captain and 2-year starter on varsity soccer team
- Led team in goals and points senior year
- Had 7 goals in 8 games against MAC teams during conference play
- Captain and 2-year starter on varsity wrestling team
- Won MAC wrestling championship with team
- Finished 2nd individually in conference for weight class (120 lbs.) in 2024-2025 season
- 2-year varsity member of lacrosse team
- Won MAC lacrosse championship with team