Fall 2013 Men's Soccer Roster
Meyerkord, James
Jersey Number 9
James Meyerkord
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Florissant, Mo.
- High School:
- Chaminade College Prep
- Major:
- Environmental Engineering
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? "Lehigh was an easy choice given its rich tradition and reputation for being one of the best. The coaching staff and players’ dedication and enthusiasm impressed me."
MEYERKORD ON COACH KOSKI: "The coaching staff will immediately make you feel right at home."
ON PLAYING SOCCER AT LEHIGH: "It is an honor to be a part of something that holds such a high reputation, not only academically, but athletically as well."
2013 (SENIOR SEASON)
Co-captain, appeared in 17 games while making 14 stars… recorded a shot in all but two games for the Mountain Hawks…tallied a season-best four shots against Lafayette and Holy Cross…sent in two shots on goal in the season finale against Holy Cross…finished the season with a team-leading 31 shots, 11 of which were on goal.
2012 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Co-captain, appeared in 17 games while making 14 stars… recorded a shot in all but two games for the Mountain Hawks…tallied a season-best four shots against Lafayette and Holy Cross…sent in two shots on goal in the season finale against Holy Cross…finished the season with a team-leading 31 shots, 11 of which were on goal.
2012 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Played in 17 games, making 15 starts…Assisted on the game-winning goal against Penn State…Scored the game-winning goal against Yale…Scored the game-tying goal against top-ranked Maryland…Played a season-high 110 minutes in the double-overtime thriller against Army…Played 90+ minutes in seven games.
2011 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Appeared in 16 games, started in 12 ... Tallied three points ... Scored the game-tying goal in the 46th minute against No. 22 Cal (9/9) ... Assisted a goal in a 2-0 win over Saint Peter's (9/17) ... Set career highs with 39 shots and nine shots on goal.
2010 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Scored a goal in his first collegiate game against Rutgers (8/27) … Assisted on Austin Decker's game-winner against Lafayette (10/2) … Also credited with an assist in big win against American (10/23) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
At Chaminade College Preparatory … Member of four state championship teams from 2005-09 … Named St. Louis Player of the Week in 2008 … Awarded Great Midwest Classic All-Tournament honors in 2008 … Named Chaminade Player of the Year in 2008 and was an All-Metro Honorable Mention.
CAREER STATISTICS
Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Sh | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
2010 | 18-12 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 36 | .028 | 6 | .167 | 0 | 0-0 |
2011 | 16-12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 | .026 | 9 | .231 | 0 | 0-0 |
2012 | 17-15 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 46 | .043 | 12 | .261 | 1 | 0-0 |
2013 | 17-14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | .000 | 10 | .323 | 0 | 0-1 |
Totals | 68-53 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 152 | .026 | 37 | .243 | 1 | 0-1 |
GETTING TO KNOW JAMES
Nickname: J-Mon
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The architecture of the buildings, and beating Lafayette.
Major & Why: Environmental Engineering. I want to help with sustainability.
Major & Why: Environmental Engineering. I want to help with sustainability.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Geology
Favorite Place on Campus: UC Lawn
Favorite Food: Tortellini
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Mac Miller/Pretty Lights
Favorite Movie: Sandlot
Favorite TV Show: Walking Dead
Favorite Website: Chegg.com
Favorite Food: Tortellini
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Mac Miller/Pretty Lights
Favorite Movie: Sandlot
Favorite TV Show: Walking Dead
Favorite Website: Chegg.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Lehigh’s Sports Announcer
Favorite Pro Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: David Freese
Hobbies: Fishing, Riding Atv’s
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Bassmaster
Place I'd Like To Visit: Rainforest
Favorite Pro Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: David Freese
Hobbies: Fishing, Riding Atv’s
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Bassmaster
Place I'd Like To Visit: Rainforest
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Fly
Dream Job: Pro baseball player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Always been my number
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Baseball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a blacked out 67 fastback mustang, give some to my entire family and focus on helping those who need it.
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Always been my number
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Baseball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a blacked out 67 fastback mustang, give some to my entire family and focus on helping those who need it.
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