Highlight/Skills Video
James has not yet added any video.Academic Info
GPA
High School
Humberview Secondary SchoolAcademic Accomplishments
Awards and Activities
Athletic History
- 2019 Varsity TeamStarter
- Games played5
- Receiving yards120
- Receptions3
2019 Varsity Team Detailed Information
Jersey Number
#24
General Statistic
Offense
James E. Matson's Key Stats History
- 40 Yard Dash4.90 CurrentVerified By: CU Football CampVerified On: 06/21/2021
- 5-10-5 Shuttle4.2 CurrentVerified On: 10/23/2020
- Bench Press195 Current
- Squat325 Current
- 3 Cone Drill7.30 CurrentVerified On: 04/18/2021
- Broad Jump9'2" CurrentVerified On: 06/18/2021
Personal Statement
When I was younger, I ran routes against my brother with my dad as a QB in our farm fields. Now that I'm in high school, I get to catch at least 200 balls everyday as my brother is the QB, which makes for a convenient training partner. My dad was a dual sport athlete in college, so I have grown up surrounded with a love of sports. I love all aspects of sports, which is why I work part time as a baseball umpire. Umping has helped me learn how to deal and work with all types of people and how to be a leader by taking control of challenging situations. In addition to umping, I co-own a sweet corn business, which also helps me athletically. I cultivate, plant, harvest and sell corn at my own farm stand, which allows me to push myself mentally and physically while working. The hot and hard days out in the field make workouts seem that much easier!
Beyond sports and work, I have always strived to enjoy many different things. When I'm not on the field; sports or corn, I love playing the guitar. I also enjoy reading. Some of my favourite books are: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins and Relentless by Tim Grover. I find that working to achieve success in athletics can be enhanced by achieving success academically. I also enjoy learning languages. I'm working to graduate with a bilingual certificate in French and in my spare time, I have been working everyday for the past 3 years on German. I have a Duolingo consecutive day streak of 1, 326 days as of Aug. 1, 2020. Like a stereotypical Canadian, I enjoy competitive ice hockey and recreational snowboarding in my free time.
I am working hard to have the opportunity to play college football and add this next experience to my life resume!
Coach References
- Adrian PiscitelliHigh School Head CoachLog in to access this info
Additional Sports
- Baseball7 years experienceClub/Travel TeamMLB Pitch, Hit and Run Canadian 2nd Place Finalist
- Ice Hockey10 years experienceClub/Travel TeamPlayer of the Game Multiple Times
- Other6 years experienceClub/Travel TeamSnowboarding
Training
- Sideline Hustle VIP1 years experienceI have been training virtually with NFL Wide Receivers' coach Drew Lieberman
- Speed Training1 years experienceTraining speed with University of Texas and CFL alum, Kerry Smith