I have a high soccer IQ and can play multiple positions. My current position is Left Back, but I am a utility player. I have a unique combination of speed, strength and stamina. Approaching the game with passion, toughness, selflessness, and a strong work ethic, my goal is to continually improve and grow as a player. I am very coach-able and a good teammate, both on and off the field.

I know I can be an integral part of the right team at the collegiate level. Throughout my soccer journey, I have played with and against many talented players from around the country (and internationally) under high pressure situations (especially when we went undefeated for 14 games in a row to win the USYS National Championship). Playing against the best has enabled me to enhance my skills.

I have had the honor of winning National Championships with both St. Benedict's Prep High School in Newark, NJ (as Captain) and Cedar Stars Academy u19 (USYS).

Mark Surretsky, LM/LB, #18
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Highlight Reels (sorted  by most recent)
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Highlight Reel from U19 National Championship Tournament in July, 2024:
   • USYS Nationals 2024 Highlights - Mark...  

Highlight Reel from May 2024:    • Mark Surretsky - Highlight Reel May 2024  
Highlight Reel from May 2023:    • Mark Surretsky - Highlight Reel May 2023  
Highlight Reel from May 2022:    • Mark Surretsky - Highlight Reel May 2022  

Cedar Stars Academy
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U19 USYS National Champions (Orlando) - 2024
U19 USYS Eastern Regional Champions (West Virginia) - 2024U19 NJ State Cup Champions - 2024

Named Best XI for U19 USYS National Championship Tournament
Named Best XI for the 2023/2024 Season in Elite 64 (encompassing all brackets throughout the entire country)
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St Benedict's Prep (Junior and Senior year)
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Team Captain
National Champions (United Soccer Coaches)
Recorded a record of 32-1-0 in 2 seasons
8 goals conceded in 2 seasons
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Press
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Interview at NJYS Awards Dinner, 2025:
 Greater than the Game:    • State Cup and National Champion: Mark...  

Interview at NJYS Awards Dinner, 2025:
 Celebrating Excellence:    • Celebrating Excellence: NJ Youth Socc...   (19:21, 23:30, 25:57)

2024 USYS National Championship Interview:    • 2024 US Youth Soccer National Champio...  , 1:30)

Named Best XI at Nationals in Orlando (July, 2024) https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/20...

Named Best XI for Elite 64 2023/2024 Season https://www.usysnationalleague.com/ne...

Named Best IX for EDP CUP, Spring of 2023 - https://www.edpsoccer.com/post/edp-cu...

Gray Bees claim 32nd state championship and 14th star as National Champions in 2022 - https://www.sbp.org/news/full-news-st...
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International Experience
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Capelli Cup 2022 in Koge, Denmark for Cedar Stars u17
Full matches can be provided upon request