2013 Men's Soccer Roster
Alex Givens
- Position:
- Midfielder
- Height:
- 5-7
- Weight:
- 150
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Raleigh, N.C.
- High School:
- North Raleigh Christian Academy
- Major:
- Undeclared
Coaches' Comments: "Givo is a natural center mid with good vision, quality passing and a demanding, winning mentality. He should lift his teammates with his experience and presence in the middle of the park."
2013: Played 17 games in the midfield, including a personal-best 11 starts… Assisted on Alan Reiter’s goal in Davidson’s 2-0 victory over Liberty (10/9).
2012: Netted Davidson’s only goal in a 2-1 setback to nationally-ranked Elon in the SoCon quarterfinals… recorded an assist in the Wildcats’ 3-0 shutout of Presbyterian… appeared in 17 of 18 contests, including nine starts... earned all-tournament honors at the Ohio State Wolstein Classic.
2011: Had assists against Air Force, Winthrop, and Elon… took 17 shots… played in 18 games, making 17 starts.
2010: Scored two goals and an assist to lead team’s freshmen… played all 20 matches, starting 14 of them… drew first-career start against No. 13 UC Santa Barbara… tallied first career assist in 3-0 win at Wofford… scored first career goal in 1-1 draw against Georgia Southern… scored in the very next game, a 5-1 defeat of Presbyterian College… finished with 12 shots, five on goal.
Before Davidson: Captained CASL Chelsea FC Academy club team from 2006-2010… named to US Soccer Development Academy South Conference “Starting XI” team in 2008 and 2009… led team to 2008 US Soccer Development Academy finals after claiming regional championship … led team to back-to-back North Carolina State Cup Championships and U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Finals appearances in 2006 and 2007… named to adidas All-Star team at the 2008 Disney Soccer Showcase (presented by Chelsea FC), and traveled and competed with the team to London for the Chelsea International Youth Cup Tournament in August 2008… led squad to 2007 Disney Showcase Championship… Region 3 ’92 Boys ODP Team selection in 2008, pool member 2006-2007… 2007 USL National Camp Invitee… NCYSA ’92 Boys State ODP team 2005-2007… captained North Raleigh Christian Academy (NRCA) team during junior and senior seasons, leading the team to back-to-back conference championships, the state semifinals in 2008 and the state semifinals in 2009… 2009 TISAC Conference Player of the Year, NRCA Most Valuable Player and Ravenscroft Invitational MVP… two-time NC Coaches Association All-State team selection… three-time all-conference team selection… scored 28 goals and 12 assists during senior season… also competed on the varsity track & field team in ninth grade, winning the 1600m conference championship and setting school records in both the 1600m and 800m … served as a kicker for the varsity football team in 10th grade… inducted into National Honors Society… received honors chemistry and physical education department awards.
Personal: With U20 Railhawks CASL team during summer 2012 and 2013... Son of Kevin and Tina Givens… has a brother, John (8) and a sister, Amelia (8)… major is economics.
