User:Matejradonic/sandbox

Matej Radonic (Footballer, born 1993)

Early Life Born in Podgora, Croatia in 1993. Started Playing soccer at age of 8 at the local club Jadran Tucepi in 2000. Played at the high school level in the HNK Zmaj Makarska Academy from 2008 until 2012. Appeared at more than 20 games for the first squad in his club (3rd Croatian Division, South Region).

Education Graduated from Highschool in Makarska, Croatia in 2012 and enrolled at Illinois Central College where he played for the soccer team in the 2013 season. Recorded 14 games (14 times starter, 1 assist) and helped Cougars finish the season with a record 10-4-2. In the 2014 season he transferred to University of Wisconsin Madison where he played for three seasons. At Madison he played 45 games (35 starts) and scored three goals. In 2016 season, reached Big Ten Championship Game but falling to #1 seed Maryland. In 2015 he was academic All-Big Ten team. Graduated with Business management degree.

Semi-Pro Level: Played at Semi-Pro level in USL League two for National powerhouse Des Moines Menace. In the season 2015 and 2016, back to back heartland divison champion. Played at US Open Cup and played in the game where the league record was broken for the biggest win ever. Beat Chicago Fire u-23 team 10:0.

Coaching Level: Coach at Illinois Central College for three seasons. Won the Region 24 all three years (2017, 2018, 2019), and Central district winner in the 2019 season. In 2019, set the record for the program's highest finish in the post season, ending up third in the nation at the NJCAA national tournament in Tyler, Texas.

Personal Life: Hobbies include going to the gym and working out every day as well as playing soccer at the local league. Used to play waterpolo in the high school days. Going for a bike rides are also fun. Currently taking classes at Illinois Central College in Phyed and Nutrition.