IU men’s soccer added midfielder Austin Panchot and goalkeeper Cody Jewett to its program Monday.
Both players were already committed to attend IU in the fall, but by enrolling early they get to participate in spring practices.
They will still be considered freshmen during the 2015 season.
“We are very excited to have Austin and Cody enroll at IU a semester early,” Yeagley said in a Jan. 12 press release. “They both share a great passion for the game and we look forward to integrating Austin and Cody into our team this spring.”
Panchot is from St. Louis, where he attended Lafayette High School. As a freshman on the varsity team he scored 23 goals and recorded 12 assists earning him first team all-conference and second team all-state honors.
He was coached in high school by Tim Walters, who played for IU from 1976 to 1979.
He began playing for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher academy team his sophomore year, reaching the national finals.
“Austin is an outstanding playmaker who has the ability to create off the dribble and pass,” Yeagley said in the press release. “His tireless work rate and versatility will provide our team with another excellent player to enhance our attack heading into next fall.”
Jewett is from Puyallup, Wash. where he played two seasons at Emerald Ridge High School, serving as team captain.
“Cody is a talented young goalkeeper with a big growth potential,” Yeagley said in a press release. “Cody is a dynamic goalkeeper with a strong technical based.”
As a sophomore, Jewett led his team to its first ever state championship recording 11 shutouts along the way.
Jewett spent his junior and senior years at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. While at the IMG Academy, Jewett played for the U17 and U20 teams, winning the IMG Championship.
“He has been in a great soccer environment out in Puyallup, Washington training under Erik Oman and Matt Olson, both IU alums,” Yeagley said in the press release. “Cody also had the opportunity to compete at the IMG Academy for the past two years, receiving great training and tutelage from the entire IMG staff.”
Michael Hughes
