Madix Ryan

Scott Tarazona ( email: starazona@cedarstarsrushhouston.com, phone: (908) 361-1995, relationship: Coach): Maddix exhibits swift , excellent vision of the game, and secure decision making at opportunity times and has great moments that can change the game . His willingness to learn and digest information shows promising prospect . Shows the coaches that he is willing to learn and is able to digest information quick .

Maddix can identify the correct time to switch the ball to the other side of the field with solid penetrating vision, allowing him to see and utilize players who are far down the field. Very Efficient on long balls .

See opportunities to play one-two's. He recognizes the correct time to play directly, and when it is important to hold the ball (shielding or dribbling) . Maddix can play midfield and wing . His calmness under pressure and change of speed allows his versatile in the midfield . Defensively he penetrates and makes calculated tackles winning most of his tackles . Mastered the sliding technique keeping possession for the team .

He is a well rounded player who takes his development very serious and is a team player . He works hard in every training session . Mentally strong and has a high soccer IQ .

Luis Mora ( email: lmora@cedarstarsrushhouston.com, phone: +1 (908) 305-3328, relationship: Coach): Madix Leal Testimonial

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Madix for about 4 years now. Madix is a real technical player who has a very unique skill set that allows him to be impactful for the team in multiple positions. As a youth player, i think Madix is your ideal example and would get into any coaches team. He is very coachable, great attitude around his teammates, asks questions when he needs to ask questions, adaptable to any situation even if he’s in a position that is maybe new or uncomfortable. I do think his best position is probably as a 10 just behind the striker as he has great IQ on picking up offensive positions to create goalscoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. Real stamina and engine to play the whole game and if needed he can play a more defensive role since he covers a lot of ground and isn’t afraid to get stuck in a tackle. I believe Madix will be a huge asset to any college coach that decides to recruit him for their program. He’s a real pleasure to work with and watch develop.

- Coach/Boys Director Luis Mora