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2004 Pro Soccer Combine: Men's Player Profile -- Mark Benson

      

Name:

Mark Benson

Positions Played:

Left Midfield, Forward
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160 pounds
Nationality/Passport: US passport expires 2007
Birthdate: July 25, 1981
School/Last Season of Eligibility: Goldey Beacom College/2002
Last Professional Team: Vermont Voltage, PDL
Combine Coach: John Trask-D.C. United

 

Scouting Report from InfoSport 2004 Pro Soccer Combine
Technical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Dribbling 3  
Passing 3 A little erratic at times
1st Touch 2-3 Can always be better
Crossing 2-3  
Finishing 2-3  
Heading 2-3  
Tactical (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Decision Making 2 Get your pictures before the ball arrives
Communication 2  
Executes Under Pressure 2  
Movement Off Ball 3  
Small-Sided Game 2  
Full-Field Game 2-3  
Physical Ability (1 - 5: 5=strongest)
Category Score Comments
Strength 2  
Speed 2  
Quickness 2  
Endurance 2  
Agility 2  
Coach's Overall Comments:
Really enjoyed working with you... Coaches at the next level are looking for consistency... Makes good plays, but can be erratic at times... Need to be a player that a coach can trust to play the same way every day, play after play. John Trask.

Collegiate Soccer Career:
Head Coach: Mike Finizio (302) 225-6355

Sports Information Director: Lynne Nathan (302) 225-6217

 

In 2002, team had 16-7-0 record... NAIA National Tournament Competitor... NAIA Region X Champion... NAIA-CACC Independent Region X Champion... 2001 CACC Finalist... 2000 CACC Quarter Finalists.

Professional Soccer Career:
Vermont Voltage (PDL) two seasons... Philadelphia KIXX (MISL) training with team... Delaware Wizards (Pro Select League/D3 Pro League) trained with team.
Miscellaneous Soccer Notes:
1999 State Cup Champions with Hockessin Crush, Finalists in 1998, 1997-Italy and Austria Cups with Delaware Demons.
Personal Data:
Born July 25, 1981 in USA... Has US passport, expires 2007... No injuries or medical conditions reported.

Contact Information:
2710 Westlock Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19808

Current Phone: 302-998-0058 / Mobile Phone: 302-521-6890

Email: bensonmg@aol.com

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