’CANES STAR GOALIE GOES NEXT LEVEL

Weinstock signs with North Carolina’s Barton College

Coral Shores’ record-setting goalkeeper Kaiden Weinstock recently signed an athletic scholarship to continue his soccer career at Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina.

playing goalkeeper at 9 years old. He recalls his dad telling him about his time at Boston University and FIU, which served as inspiration to the young goalkeeper to follow the family footsteps.

“I am very excited to move up to North Carolina and play in one of the most competitive conferences in Division 2 soccer, Conference Carolinas,” he said.

Weinstock thanked coaches Joe Massi and Ron Garces for helping him develop goalkeeping skills over the past four years. He also commended coaches Jorge Bosque and Andres Herrera for giving him the captain title this season.

Marathon High School has seen a flurry of college signings this month. As of May 11, add to the list Frantz Noel, the 6-foot guard and defensive tackle for the Fins. Frantz is a triple-threat athlete, playing on the gridiron and the soccer pitch and lifting in the weight room.

Noel is the second player to sign for the Avila Eagles in Kansas City, Missouri. He will be joining his teammate Dylan Globe, who signed earlier this month.

“I'm happy to have somebody I know up there,” he said.

Frantz will be playing on the offensive line this fall, as he's done in his entire career with the Dolphins. Frantz never thought he would be signing to play college football, but after his performance at the 2023 Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase, the head coach of the Avila Eagles reached out with an offer.

“I was happy with it, so I took it," he explained.

He also expressed gratitude to his teachers, coaches and friends for all of their help and support over the years.

Last season, Weinstock had 217 saves, setting a school record for most saves in a single season. On top of receiving the most valuable player award this year, he was named to the all-county team two consecutive years. He also earned the 2023 captains award, 2022 outstanding goalkeeper award and 2020 jayvee goalkeeper of the year.

Weinstock, who signed his scholarship alongside family and school officials, said he had an experience like no other at Coral Shores.

“My freshman year I was overweight and didn’t make the varsity team. During my sophomore year, I lost 30 pounds and was under two senior goalkeepers,” he said. “My junior year I grew and earned the starting position making the all-county team for the first time. My senior year, my best year, I was a captain and led our team to a district final.”

Weinstock added that he always wanted to play college soccer since

“I would like to thank my mom for being a true soccer mom and always helping out with everything for both the team and myself. Lastly, I would like to thank my dad for teaching me almost everything I know and always believing in me even when I doubted myself,” Weinstock said.

Parents Jeff and Laura Weinstock said their son did some soul-searching and told them that the soccer journey isn’t over.

“He wanted the accolade of playing at the next level and he pursued that goal until it became his reality,” the Weinstocks said. ”He is looking forward to reaching his full potential with Barton College.”

Bosque, Hurricanes boys varsity soccer coach, said Weinstock worked hard to elevate his game to the college level.

“We’re all tremendously proud of his accomplishments. Barton is getting an outstanding goalie and an excellent young man as well,” he said.