by Al Woods | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog Post
Mirko Pejnovic
High School: Veritas Collegiate Academy
Position: Guard Height: 6’0 Weight: 160 Year: 2018 GPA: 4.0 SAT: 1200
Potential Major: Biology/Chemistry
Mirko is a stunning basketball player. He’s an awesome shooter and ball handler, he has an extraordinary shooting structure and his court vision is mind-blowing. He’s an outstanding team player who shares the ball. In spite of the fact that he’s an all-around player there’s always opportunity to get better. Overall he’s an outstanding student athlete who loves the game of basketball.
Recruiting Intangibles: Confidence Patience Humble Determination Coachable
Final Thoughts: Hard work and dedication is Mirko, he loves the game. Mirko is that player that will give you more at practice and in the game.
by Al Woods | Jan 10, 2018 | Blog Post
Robert Alfonso Jr.
Recruiting Director: Queens, New York
My name is Robert Alfonso Jr. I am from Queens, NY. My passion has always been around sports and helping others achieve their dreams. I grew up playing all sports but focused primarily on baseball and basketball. As a two-sport athlete through high school, I was afforded the opportunity to play basketball at Queens borough Community College and Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY earning a degree in Mass Communication, 1997.
Upon graduation, sports went from just a passion to a career. I worked as a sports reporter for several publications covering high school, college and professional sports. Some of my duties included the recruitment of athletes who went on to play for NCAA programs in the Division I, II, III, NAIA and JUCO level in North Carolina for all sports from 1999 to 2004. In Atlanta, Georgia I continued to build my network and responsibilities in covering prospective college athletes from 2004 to 2006.
I went on to teaching and coaching boys and girls basketball at Johnson (Gainesville, GA) High School, Flowery Branch High School and East Hall High School. I also coached boy’s soccer at Flowery Branch. All between 2007-2012. During that time, I also helped start a basketball website which focused on athletes in Georgia and then the Southeast. I then came back to the New York region to coach a boy’s travel team.
The reason I decided to join Woods Recruiting to help student-athletes earn
college scholarships.
by Al Woods | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog Post
Sydney Brock: Small Forward, 5 ‘9″, 190 lbs.
Class of 2018 at C.E. Ellison in Killeen, Texas
Academics:
GPA: 3.2
SAT: 1050
ACT: 21
Potential Major: Sports Psychology
Recruiting Intangibles:
Adaptability
Coachable
Character
Leadership
Competitive
Final Thoughts:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Sydney truly exemplifies what a student-athlete can be for your program. In the classroom, she tackles her academics with the same determination that she has on the basketball court. She is a threat inside and outside. Sydney knows exactly what to do on the floor, just watch her work. Sydney also has a few things to let you know about her:
I am between a wing and small forward. I mostly play the four to cause mismatches on the floor because I can face-up and shoot or use my strength to make a strong move. I play defense well on the perimeter and inside the paint, I rebound well and can push the ball up the floor to help the guards when they have too much pressure.
I want to play in college because I would be a first-generation college athlete and I want to learn and reach a new level with my game. My teammates would describe me as a leader and positive person. I do not believe that negativity should be given a chance to thrive within a team.
My best games have been when I had a complete game on the offensive and defensive side. My best games cause my teammates around me to have their best games leading to everyone having fun on and off court cheering each other. My dream school is one where the coaches and team make me feel like family.
I not only want to play in a system that fits my style, but one that challenges me to improve my game. I want to know that my coach believes that each player must earn her spot, daily. I want to find my home away from home.
by Al Woods | Dec 10, 2017 | Blog Post
Rob Stewart
College Scout
Webster, Massachusetts
I played several youth sports growing up; baseball, football, volleyball and even got into rock climbing for a few years. Although I was an athletic teenager I never had the opportunity to attend college because of our financial situation. This is one of the main reasons why I want to help student athletes fulfill their dreams of playing in college. I feel that nobody should have to give up their dream because of money.
When my oldest son started playing soccer at the age of 5, I could already see how much he really enjoyed it so I got involved and taught myself the game. Fast forward 13 years…..
I have been actively coaching soccer for the last 13 years and have spent 11 years on our league’s board of directors (the last three as president). I coached players from U6 through high school, seniors in the fall, winter and spring. I’ve been an assistant coach for three youth teams winning division one league titles and made three appearances in the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions.
I have also volunteered my time the last few years filming all of our high school varsity games to give these players an opportunity at creating great highlight videos for college recruitment. I am willing to do whatever it takes to help these student athletes fulfill their dreams!
by Al Woods | Dec 9, 2017 | Blog Post
Todd Clough
Recruiting Director: Alabama
I have lived in Alabama my entire life except for the six years I served in the military. I was very blessed to have played football and baseball my whole life, excelling in both. I played at a larger high school in Alabama where I currently work with players and coaches in different areas now some 30 years later.
While I was in high school I was All-County and All-Area Defensive Back and a wide receiver and I played shortstop in baseball. I had the opportunity to play baseball at the next level and I was very grateful to do so. After my two years at a JUCO community college, I joined the military to challenge myself and also meet people from all over the world.
In 2012 I formed Varsity Ministries, a ministry that raises money and support for young women and men who want to play sports but may not have the money. The candidates must meet certain qualifications in order to get the help they need. We also share the Word of God with high school students and college students across the state and others, also.
I have been involved in coaching for over twenty years and have had the opportunity to be around some of the best athletes in Alabama. I have coached travel teams and AAU teams for several years and also been part of four football state championships.
I want to see young women and men go to the next level and I will do all I can to help you get where you want to be.
I have been married for twenty two years and we have one daughter in college majoring in physical education and my wife is an elementary school principal. I look forward to being part of Woods Recruiting and seeing the athletes get what they deserve through hard work.
