2022 - 2023 DELAWARE
BOYS SOCCER
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
T.J.
HASTINGS
DEFENDER
APPOQUINIMINK HS
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE
SENIOR
HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-1
PRESS RELEASE

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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
10
GOALS
11
ASSISTS
“His close-down speed and intelligence to defend makes him one of the most dominant defenders in the state in the past five years at least. He reads the game incredibly well and can adjust his style of play to consistently find success.”
RJ Dina
Head Coach

Athletic Excellence


The 6-foot-1, 175-pound senior defender led the Jaguars to a 12-5 record and a trip to the Division I semifinals this past season. Hastings scored 10 goals and added 11 assists while garnering First-Team All-State honors. He’s rated as the nation’s No. 29 recruit by PrepSoccer.com.

Academic Achievement


Hastings has maintained a 3.67 GPA in the classroom. He has decided to stay close to home and will be attending the University of Delaware this fall.

Exemplary Character


Hastings, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes four years ago, has volunteered locally as an ambassador with Diabetes Training Camp, which offers coaching and education for athletes with diabetes. He also has donated his time leading a district-wide fundraiser called Beads for Diabetes, with proceeds going to Diabetes Training Camp.