Freshman (2021):

Appeared in five games off the bench in his first season with the team, making his collegiate debut on September 25 against Roanoke…Logged a season-best 45 minutes in the team’s win at Piedmont on October 20.

Career Statistics:

Prior to Emory:

Played four years with the varsity Brentwood soccer team...Served as a captain as a junior and senior and was the first junior elected captain in school history...As a senior he was named the TSSAA District 12 Division I AAA Player of the Year, Tennessee State Coaches All-State selection as well as named to the TSSAA All-District Team, Main Street Prep First Team All-Midstate, Tennessean All-Midstate Second Team, Williamson County WillCo Award Player of the Year Finalist and the Brentwood High School Player of the Year...Freshman Team MVP in 2017-18...Graduated Summa Cum Laude...4x Top 15% Academic Award...4x Student Athlete Award of Merit...Top European History Award recipient as a sophomore...AP Scholar with Distinction...Also played club soccer with Tennessee Soccer Club ECNL for 10 years.

Personal:

Born on August 30th...Son of Phil and Lisa Hayes.

Why he chose Emory?

"I am honored to attend Emory and play soccer on such an outstanding team. Emory attracts people who want to positively impact others including dedicated and talented coaches, faculty and students. I am impressed with everyone I meet here. The players at Emory are leaders who I want to learn from as I grow as a player and student."