Ronan Cox
- NCAA ID: 2305905602
- U Sports ID: CSE3E40E5
- Status: Uncommitted
- Class of 2025
Next Level U Statement
I am seeking a school program with a record of success in both academics and soccer. I especially pay attention to coaching staffs that have a history of developing players for the next level after college. I am looking to compete at the college level and complete a 4 year degree. I am open to schools in Canada and the US to find the best fit. My feedback from college coaches in the US and Canada from camps I have attended are as follows from a recent article and evaluation:
“Cox is a formidable center back with a reputation for excelling in 1v1 challenges whilst boasting explosive speed that enables him to anticipate, disrupt and intercept plays to fuel quick counter attacks. His versatile skill set that extends to multiple positions has seen him recognized for his aggressive, physical style of soccer, as well as his exceptional leadership qualities. Aside from his primary position as Centre Back, Cox has ample experience in playing outside back, wing back, and defensive midfield.”
“He is a natural and vocal leader from the back and an integral motivator for the team,” said several college coaches. “Moreover, he’s adept at making short, mid- and long-range passes with precision and is renowned for maintaining a high standard in training.”
Contact this athleteAcademics
I am pretty open minded regarding programs at this point. I am geared more towards sciences and math. I find sports sciences to be appealing.
- Country
- Canada
- School Name
- St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
- School City
- Hamilton
- Recruitment Year
- 2025
Athletics
Canadian
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
155 LBS
References:
Coach David Zonneveld, SBFC Academy, zsc@rogers.com, 647-887-1972
Center Back / Outside Back / Wing Back / Defensive Mid
Player Style:
Physical, Aggressive, Reliable Defender, Competitive, Leader
Player Strengths:
1 v 1 Defending, Exceptional Explosive Speed, Anticipating and intercepting passes, Short, medium and long range passes, Work ethic in games and training, communication, refuse to be beat or scored on, Counter attacks
Leadership:
I was the captain of my high school team both years.
Team History:
2023/24 – SBFC Academy Winter/Summer
2023 – EXACT 11 – England December 2023
2022/23 – SBFC Academy Winter/Summer
– St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Jr Varsity Soccer
– St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Jr Varsity Football
2021/22 – Hamilton United – OPDL
– St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Jr Varsity Soccer
– St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School Jr Varsity Football
2020/21 – Hamilton United – OPDL
2019/20 – Hamilton United – OPDL
In my Freshman and Sophomore years I played junior varsity football. I was the starting strong safety both years. Our team was ranked number 1 in Canada both years. In my first season, I did not allow a single reception against me, and my team did not allow a single point until the finals where we allowed a field goal.
I have been an Honour Roll student every semester in high school.
Team Accomplishments:
Was nominated to the Exact Top 100 College Recruits in the United States being ranked 28th across all graduating years.
Nominated to Exact 11 International squad by college coaches in the US out of thousands of top recruits. Played against and trained with top clubs such as Tottenham, Fulham, and Bolton .
SBFC won the 2023 Potomac Classic in Maryland
Finished second in the 2023 FTF D-League
Finished tied for first in 2023 Peel Halton Premier League
Attended Netherlands August 2023 and defeated top academies
Finished 3rd in the 2022 Ontario Summer Games with Hamilton United
Won City Championships with high school football teams both freshman and sophomore years and ranked #1 team in Canada both years. I played Defensive back and had zero completions against me for both seasons.
Highlight Videos
These are some of my highlights from the Exact Academic 50 National ID Camp in Connecticut from July 2023. It was one of 8 National camps held across the US with over 400 athletes at this particular camp. The sessions and games were run and coached by over 60 top college coaches from D1-D3 schools. It was held over 3 days. I had a very successful camp and felt I stood out for the right reasons. I was selected to the All-Camp Allstar Team and played in the spotlight game. After the camp concluded I was nominated by the college coaches across all the national camps to the Exact 11 Squad that will include the top 20 players from all camps. We will be travelling to England in December 2023 to test our skills against top academies and train with clubs like Fulham FC, Tottenham FC, Bolton Wanderers and more. It is an honour to be included in this squad.