Height: | 6-2 |
Weight: | 190 |
Year: | Sr. |
Hometown: | London, England |
High School: | Westminster (GA) |
Previous College: | Mercer |
Position: | GK |
Major: | Business/ Pre-Medicine |
Parents: | Steve & Viv Roden |
Senior (2008):
Laycock emerged as one of the top goalkeepers in Division III during the 2008 season, his first season as the Eagles' full-time goalkeeper. Laycock earned spots on the NSCAA/ Adidas All-South Region and the All-University Athletic Association Second Teams, the first postseason honors of his career. The senior finished the year ranked eighth in Division III with a 0.47 goals-against average, and 22nd with a 0.857 save percentage. Laycock set the Emory single-season records in goals-against average and wins (16), in addition to setting the third-best single season mark in save percentage and shutouts (11). Laycock also recorded an assist during the Eagles 3-0 win over Covenant College on September 12th. He will end his career with a school-record 0.46 goals-against average over the course of 21 games. Laycock was also named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Second Team, and the Academic All-District First Team, for his performances both on the field and in the classroom.
Junior (2007):
Laycock played parts of two games in goal for the Eagles, totaling just over 50 minutes. The junior transfer from Mercer University (Ga.) made one save, and was part of two Emory shutouts.
Career Statistics:
GP | GS | GA | GAA | Saves | |
2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 |
2008 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 0.47 | 48 |
Totals | 21 | 17 | 8 | 0.46 | 49 |
Honors:
2008 | ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America | Second Team |
NSCAA/ Adidas All-South Region | Second Team | |
All-UAA | Second Team | |
ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District | First Team |
Prior to Emory:
Transferred from Mercer University (Ga.), where he played one
season on the soccer team for the NCAA Division I program... Played
four seasons for the Westmister School's soccer team, where he
served as the team's captain during his senior season... Named to
the All-Area first team in 2004... Was coached by Scott Snyder in
high school... Also played football, swam and ran cross country in
high school.
Personal:
Born April 11, 1986.
Quote:
"I chose Emory for its good academics, and the city of Atlanta."