{"id":27067,"date":"2023-01-27T10:18:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T16:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidsyouthsoccer.org\/?p=27067"},"modified":"2024-04-14T16:32:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T22:32:25","slug":"player-of-the-month-january-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidsyouthsoccer.org\/news\/player-of-the-month\/player-of-the-month-january-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Player of the Month January 2023","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Congrats to Jackson Tankersley on winning our January 2023 UCHealth Player of the Month<\/a> award!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Jackson plays as a midfielder for our Rapids 11B Central Select I team. Teammates and coaches know him as one of the hardest-working players in the region, an open-minded learner, and an athlete with a strong desire to improve his game. Through coaching evaluations and reflections, Jackson has stood out as an athlete who continually grows in his passion for the game and his abilities on the field. Most recently, Jackson has worked his way into the EDS pool, training five times weekly and playing most weekends against top-level competition.<\/p>\n

In the classroom, Jackson receives top marks from his teachers as a 6th-grade student at Graland Country Day School. He is also actively engaged in the Gates Invention and Innovation program. Currently, Jackson is inventing a new product to earn a U.S. patent. In addition, he was recently selected to be an admissions shadow partner and new student ambassador at his school.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Outside of soccer, Jackson is a competitive alpine skier with the Winter Park Competition Center. Last year at the U12 Rocky Mountain Ski Championships, Jackson finished in the top 20 in Giant Slalom and the top 30 in Slalom versus athletes representing eight states. This year at Graland, Jackson has participated in the cross-country and basketball programs.<\/p>\n

In February, Jackson will be presented with a plaque and a gift card to acknowledge his achievements. We spoke with Jackson to learn a bit more about him. Check out the full interview below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>