Isha Gerlach 

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Soccer
January 28, 2003

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About Athlete

I am a very curious and eager to learn person. I have a lot of motivation and perseverance. I am determent to achieve my dreams and goals by working hard. 

My favorite quote is:

“Something worth doing, is worth doing right” 

GPA

High School Grades X11:
Specialized in Media design and IT
(VMBO)

Subject Grade
Audiovisual design A
Photography A-
Design typography A-
Media Design and ICT A-
Dutch A-
English A-
Social studies B
Arithmetic B
Math B
Physics and chemistry D

I took this exam after 12 years of school.

Teams

UVVA
2020-present U19 Topklasse (Highest Non Pro league)

VV Maarssen
2019 U19
2015 U16
2013 MD1 (U12)
2011 ME1 (U10)
2010 MF1 (U8)

USV Elinkwijk
2009 MF1 (U8)

Championships

UVVA U19 Topklasse (Highest Non Pro league) 2022 National Champions   VV Maarssen seasons: 2014-2015 Hoofdklasse Champion 2011-2012 Hoofdklasse Champion   VV Maarssen tournements: 2019 German Tournament (third place) 2015 Olympiad Tournament (first place) 2015 Cleats Tournament (second place) 2014 Christmas Tournament (first place) 2013 Shake Hands Tournament (first place) 2013 IFC Girls Tournament (first place) 2012 Youth Tournament Alpen ad Rijn  (third place) 2012 Olympiad Tournament (second place) 2012 Ladies day Tournament (first place) 2011 FC Utrecht girls Tournament (second place) 2011 Thea vd Kaaij-van Buuren Tournament (second place) 2011 Delta Youth Tournament (first place) 2010 Ladies day Tournament (first place)   Primary school soccer tournament: 2014 5th place national league 2013 1th place regional   Extra: VV Alkmaar Eredivisie (First division) 2021 I was selected to have a (4 practice) internship Willem II Eredivisie (First division) 2021 I was selected to have a (5 practice) internship PSV Eredivisie (First Division) Since 2021 several scouts are interested.   UVVA Talent Team (Utrecht women’s soccer academy) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2015 2014   AMVA Talent Team (Amsterdam women’s soccer academy) 2022 2021 2020   WK selection Diabetes team in Brazil 2014 I unfortunately had to withdraw because of an arm injury.   FC Utrecht 2013 When I was 10 years old I was scouted for FC Utrecht.  But when I had the required age to start, the team was unfortunately disabled for financial reasons.   Regional League: 2013 When I was 10 years old I got selected and played in a regional U16 League.

Additional sporting info

Bossaball (Olympic demonstration sport)
2016-2019
I trained with the Dutch National Team
Free Running
2016-2019
Trampoline Tricking
2014-2020
Skateboarding
2011-2017
Fitness
2015-current

Trainer Hockey team U8
2021-2022
Coach primary school soccer Tournament:
2022

Personal Best

I am playing soccer since I am 5 years old. I was the first female member of USV Elinkwijk under the supervision of Hans Kraay Senior (Old national team player and coach of First divisions teams Ajax/PSV/Feyenoord/AZ/Sparta/ADO Den Haag)

As the only girl I played my first season of soccer and also joined there soccer academy. In 2010 I switched to VV Maarssen and always played an age category higher. 

I am a technical, creative and intelligent attacking player. I can read and oversee the game really well. 

Technique:

My ball control, dribbling skills, passing accuracy and body control.  

Game intelligence:

I have great spatial awareness, tactical knowledge and risk assessment.

Physical fitness:

I have very good balance and coordination besides power and speed.

Proper mindset:

I am a very compassioned and coachable player who is a very strong supporter of fair play. 

Season Statistics 2021-2022:

Sept 18th - Nov 20th: In de game of November 20th I got Injured and was out for 5 months...

Games played: 8

Starter: 7

Goals: 13

Assists: 9

Player of the Match: 3

Apr 9th - Mei 28th: I was playing about 45 minutes a game since I was still recovering.

Games played: 8

Starter: 3

Goals: 10

Assists: 4

Player of the Match: 2

What makes you different?

I am a very positive and cheerful person. I have many interest in lots of different things. I always try to be respectful towards everyone. I’m someone who is very open minded and is always there to help others. I also think that humor is a great way to cope with setbacks and discouragements. I think this makes me a very authentic human being. Of course I also have great resilience and perseverance but does that really makes my different? ;)

Why do you want to compete in college?

For as long as I can remember, I have always been very interested in the US, the culture and the language. I would love to experience the college life in the US because it is very different compared to Europe. I like the sports mentality in the US and it is on such a high level. The fact that I get the opportunity to do the sport I love the most in the country I love the most is literally a dream come true.

College Goals?

My ultimate goal is to compete at the highest level. I do realize that playing in this league must be very difficult because it is basically the highest level of soccer you can play at this age. But because I have trained with the highest level teams of my country and I am a very determent person I know that in the right environment it is a goal that I can achieve.

What do you want to achieve in college? Sporting wise and academics.
Personal experience and growth
Develop my soccer skills
Build my physique
Having a good education and graduate with good grades
Meet people and make friends
Start my independent live ;)

Anything else we should know?

I like to play the piano and guitar.
I have a film company with my best friend (www.yourviewfilm.nl)

Education

G

GED

2022

General Educational Development Diploma

H

High School (VMBO) Diploma

2019
X11

Specialized in Media design and IT

Portfolio

Awards

U

UVVA Tournament  Sportmanship Award U19 

2021
UVVA Tournament  Sportmanship Award U19 
U

USV Elinkwijk Article Local newspaper player of the week

2010
Article in the Local newspaper of me (player of the week).
U

USV Elinkwijk Article AD newspaper first female player 

2009
Article AD newspaper of me (first female player of USV Elinkwijk).