ELLA COATES
2026 Peninsula HS Grad
Gig Harbor, Washington
Athletic Summary:
A fast, attacking style forward with quick feet, great speed, a high soccer IQ and great athleticism.
Academic Summary:
3.50 GPA taking AP/Honors level classes. Enrolled in the Running Start program at Tacoma Community College for the Fall Semester of 2024. Interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or law.
High School/Club Resume:
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G2008 ECNL Washington Premier (2020 - current).
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Peninsula High School Varsity Soccer and Track (Fall 2022 - current).
Recruit Rankings:
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Prep Soccer Rankings -National
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National Top-100 Ranking, National Top-20 Position Ranking:
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#84 National (all positions).
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#18 National (forward).
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Prep Soccer Rankings - Washington state
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Washington state Top-20 Ranking, Washington state Top-5 Position Ranking:
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#18 Washington state (all positions).
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#4 Washington state (forward).
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Top Drawer Soccer - Pacific Northwest
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@ImYouthSoccer - Top Players of the Class of 2026 List.
League/State Awards:
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3A All-State Team (Fall//Winter 2023-2024).
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South Sound Conference All League (Fall 2023).
Other Participation:
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Washington Youth Soccer Elite Player Development Team (2019-2023).
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OPD West Region Camp Invite (July 2022).
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ODP Inter-Regional Camp Invite (Nov. 2021).
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ODP West Region Camp Invite (June 2021).
Social Media Links:
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Highlights:
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Top Drawer Soccer Profile: Ella Coates (topdrawersoccer.com)
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Soccer Wire Profile: https://www.soccerwire.com/player/ella-coates/
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Prep Soccer: https://prepsoccer.com/player/ella-coates/
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Sports Recruit: https://my.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/ella_coates2
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Twitter: @EllaCoates2026
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Insta: ellacoatessoccer
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Media Coverage:
Fall 2024
PrepSoccer.com - November Rankings Update: Who moved up the rankings in Washington’s 2026 class?
"Below is a simple look at the names of players who moved up the ranks due to advancement in their skill-set, size, and overall performance:"
PrepSoccer.com - Top Forwards in Washington State: High School 3A
"Coates has an ultra-smooth quickness to her first touch you don’t see every day. Her ability to slice through defenses makes her difficult to cover and her speed to goal is torture for goalkeepers. Ella’s shot accuracy is on point, and she can place shots on frame from all ranges. She transitions from attacking to being defensive minded quickly which allows her to retain possession at a high percentage. The junior forward has all the tools to play at the next level."
https://prepsoccer.com/2024/10/top-forwards-in-washington-state-high-school-3a
Summer 2024
The News Tribune - 2024 Players to Watch South Puget Sound
The top high school girls soccer teams and players to watch in the South Sound in 2024.
https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article293031209.html
GigHarborNow.com - New league, same success for girls soccer teams
“Coates, who ended up with had two goals and an assist, provided the prettiest score of the night when she fired a 25-yarder that went under the crossbar by six inches and left the Rams goalie wishing she was just a little bit taller.”
https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/sports/gig-harbor-girls-soccer-peninsula-girls-soccer/
GigHarborNow.com - 2024 Players to Watch Gig Harbor Area
“Ella Coates was the team’s leading goal scorer and a first-team All-SSC performer last year. Two words that describe her on the pitch are fast and faster. Coates had one of two hat trick games for the Seahawks last year, along with rising senior Hailey Shride.”
Spring 2024
Soccer Wire - Players to Watch: ECNL Girls National Playoffs and Showcase (Seattle 2024)
"(Ella Coates) Dominates in the attacking third for both Washington Premier and her high school Peninsula, using her speed and pace to break through defenses and create goal-scoring opportunities. She has a clever first touch which she uses to elude defenders and give herself space to create goal-scoring chances."
Top Drawer Soccer - ECNL Phoenix Spring U16 Players to Watch
"That elite feel for the game sets the table for other talents such as Ella Coates...”
Top Drawer Soccer - ECNL Girls AZ National Event Standouts
“Ella Coates, Washington Premier 08 – A dynamic left–winger, when Washington Premier was able to get forward, it was often down her flank. Her ability to play direct offered an outlet when her side was able to get possession. She nearly scored with one of those runs in behind, pulling her chance just wide of the post.”
https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/ecnl-girls-az-national-event-standouts_aid53208
Fall 2023
GigHarborNow.com - Sports Beat
"The Peninsula (11-2-2, 11-1-2) girls soccer team finished their regular season with a road victory over Central Kitsap. Sophomore sensation Ella Coates scored the game’s only goal after a beautiful dribble move and powerful kick sent the ball into the net. Coates has been a consistent force for the Seahawks and could easily be a sprinter on the track team with her quick burst and top-end speed."