Jack Camarda – Player Profile October 2017

Age/DOB: 16yrs Height: 1.78m (5ft 10”)

Weight: 68kg (10st 9lbs) Position: Right Back or Midfielder

Nationality: British (Isle of Man) Boot size: 10 Preferred Foot: Right, and very good with both Home Town: Douglas, Isle of Man

Driving Licence: No (Provisional licence in Isle of Man) Strengths: • Tough tackling and vocal player • Gets the ball down quickly to play football • Technically excellent passing with both feet, predominantly right-footed •

Good in the air • Great attitude both on and off the pitch • Good shot and long distance passing ability Summary: Jack is very much an all-round sports person having represented his school, local football clubs in the Isle of Man and his country as football captain. He was also a vital member of the school rugby, cross country, athletics and basketball teams and is a frequent visitor to the local gym. He is very well respected by his team mates, always willing to learn and has a fantastic attitude and a great desire to succeed. History: During 2017, Jack has been a regular member of Fleetwood Town FC academy, however he was released at the end of September following the appointment of a new academy manager. Starting out at u15 as a centre midfielder, he was then moved up to u16 based on his strong physical development.

His versatility saw him being moved to a right back role where he has played regularly for Fleetwood, and it has become his preferred role. He also trained with the Fleetwood development squad during half terms, and has played in many u21 training games for the club. Back home in the Isle of Man he was made captain of national u15/u16 squad, and is currently playing in the national U18 squad. Jack has played for his local grass roots (IOM) football club winning many individual and team awards, and has often found himself picking up player of the year, coaches player of the year and players player of the year awards over the last 8 years. In addition, he is in possession of the following awards/ accolades:

 Playing men’s Senior football regularly on a Saturday with IOM club

 Captain of u14 local club team

 Captain IOM: u14, u15 and u16 National team

 Member of IOM FA Centre of Excellence

 School footballer player of the year 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2017

 School basketball player of the year 2015

 School sportsman of the year 2015 and 2016

 National 75m Hurdle champion 2015, 2016 and 2017 Education Summary: • Maths GCSE grade C - July 2017 (sitting it a year early) • Sitting rest of IGCSE's in May 2018 Other Information • Jack has been a member of the Isle of Man Sport Aid academy for last 2 years • In 2017- Jack has been selected out of 50 athletes to be part of an ELITE GROUP of 12 athletes from all different sports Professional References: • Simon Wiles - Fleetwood Town FC academy, Lead Youth Development