2011 Men's Soccer Roster
Kristian Garciaméndez-Rowold
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Fairview, Texas
- High School:
- Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
- Major:
- Math
Two Summers in One: Q&A
2014 Tri-Captain
Why Davidson? “I love the location and the campus environment. The deciding factors of going to Davidson were: small class sizes (much like my high school), tight community environment, and amazing Honor Code."
Spear's Comments: "KG is a sharp, solid, left-footed center back. His skill, positioning and focus is a foundation in our back line. As a 2014 Captain, his daily consistency to perform at peak levels and to set a higher standard will be pivotal."
2013: Started a career-high 17 matches as a junior… Helped lead a Davidson defense to three shutouts.
2012: Played in 17 games, including 13 starts… helped Davidson to a pair of shutout wins, including a 0-0 draw against Clemson to open the season.
2011: Appeared in 11 games, making four starts... saw most playing time in 1-0 win over No. 2 North Carolina.
Prior to Davidson: Ranked No. 46 nationally in the 2011 recruiting class by College Soccer News, No. 67 by Top Drawer Soccer (No. 7 in Texas)… selected to play in the New York Red Bulls High School Cup as one of the nation's top entering seniors … named to all-tournament and all-district teams following state championship junior season at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas… captained both Andromeda club and Jesuit high school teams beginning sophomore year… invited to U.S. U-18 National Team Camp in Carson, Calif. during junior year and various Market Training sessions… H.S. team was ranked No. 1 nationally during sophomore season … selected to the USSF U-15/16 Central Conference Starting XI… named to the USSF “All-Star” Academy Team in 2009… recipient of the Scott McWhorter Award as a junior for demonstrating a genuine love for academics, athletics and a concern for others… member of National Honor Society … named to honor roll all four years… selected to be a member of the executive council of the Multicultural Society which helps organize and lead different groups of the diversity program at Jesuit.
Personal: Will take part in a 2014 Summer Internship with 5AM Ventures in Menlo Park, Calif.... son of Edsel Garciaméndez-Budar and Lisi Rowold-Garciaméndez – both from Mexico City… has three citizenships: German, Mexican, and American... brother, Erik (21), plays soccer at Georgetown… sister, Alina (19), plays soccer at Stanford and for the Mexican national team… majoring in math at Davidson... completed a 2013 summer metagenomics research project on campus last summer… intern with Pediatrician as part of pre-med track during summer 2012.
