High School/Club
Took a gap year at played for Eture FC in Spain… Led Eture in minutes played i and assists in the 2023-24 season while helping them win the league and earn promotion… Was Eture’s team captain in the 2024-25 season… Attended South Eugene High School where he was the 2022 SWC Player of the Year and a 2022 First Team All-State selection… Also played for Eugene Metro FC.
Personal
Born in Eugene, Ore. to Julia Potter and Clarke Schatz… Lists Wayne Rooney as his favorite athlete… Studied kinesiology at Eture… Majoring in interdisciplinary studies at SDSU… Aspires to be an athletic trainer… Chose San Diego State to “pursue my dreams of playing college soccer and take advantage of living in one of the nicest cities in the world.”
Coach Hopkins’ Take
“Whit demonstrated exceptional leadership and tactical intelligence on the field during the spring season. He is a phenomenal teammate as well that leads by example in everything he does.”