At San Francisco (2023-25)
Appeared in nine matches at the University of San Francisco… Played in four matches as a freshman in 2023 and five in 2024… Did not see any action in the 2025 season.
High School/Club
Played for Strikers FC, leading the U19 team in scoring… Attended JSerra Catholic High School… Was a three-star recruit according to Top Drawer Soccer… Attended the Connections Academy.
Personal
James Maxwell Mair was born in Newport Beach, Calif. to Sharon and Jim Mair… His mom swam at USC… Lists Cristiano Ronaldo as his favorite athlete… Enjoys traveling, surfing, snowboarding and golfing… Runs a soccer based social media account called @thunderfutbol, which has fained over 100,000 followers across all platforms… Works as a physical therapy technician… Majored in finance at USF and is majoring in economics at SDSU… His younger brother Dylan is also on the SDSU men’s soccer team… Chose to transfer to SDSU “because it offers the perfect balance of high-level soccer, strong academics, and opportunities to grow my future career, while also giving me the once in a lifetime chance to play alongside my brother.”
Coach Hopkins’ Take
“Max is a dynamic and versatile midfielder with a strong soccer IQ, technical ability, and relentless work rate. His athleticism, tactical awareness, and commitment to continuous development position him as a player capable of making an immediate impact at the next level.”