2023:
- Appeared and started all 20 games.
- Played all but 20 minutes throughout 20 games.
- Recorded two assists.
- CSC Academic All-District selection.
2022:
- Appeared in all 16 games and started 10.
- Tallied an assist in 1-1 draw with Cornell.
2021:
- Appeared in 10 games.
- First career start came vs. Hartford and played all 110 minutes.
High School: Played three seasons at Dexter High School and was a two-time first team all-conference selection… Named all-state and team MVP as a junior, his final season… Team won 60 games in his three seasons… Dexter advanced to regional finals in his junior season… Scored 17 goals and added 15 assists as a junior.
Club: Played for Michigan Wolves U19… Called to play up with Michigan Wolves 2001 team in USYS Regional Championships in 2019… Helped team win tournament and continued to play through USYS Nationals.
ODP: Played for ODP state team in 2018-2019.
Personal: Son of Jeff and Maria Harshe… Chair of Dexter High School NHS Tutoring Committee… Ranked first in class.
3 QUESTIONS FOR HARSHE
Biggest soccer influence? “Undoubtedly my parents and my little sister, Beanie, who have encouraged and challenged me to be the best I can be. I am also very grateful for the influence of my coaches, teammates, and opponents, who have all animated my love of the game.”
Do you have an idol or hero? “If I named one, I'd have to name them all, and I have too many to name. I have been affected by the stories of countless athletes, authors, and other celebrities, but I am most blessed to be surrounded by real-life heroes who constantly inspire me.”
Why Yale? “At Yale, I will have a unique opportunity to improve as a person, as a soccer player, and as a thinker. I am excited to spend college in the company of many of the most impressive people in the world.”
Stannard on Harshe: “Sam came to a couple of our ID camps and grew on us each time we saw him here or with his club team. However, I wasn’t convinced until the last time I saw him play and was impressed with how he had continued to develop and mature as a player. I have a lot of trust in his club coach, Lars Richters, who is a Yale men’s soccer alum, and he believes in Sam a lot. Probably his greatest attribute is his dependability and every coach loves to know what they will get on a day in and day out basis. He’s also very hungry to learn and get better.
Sam brings a lot of versatility which is always very useful. He’s primarily played as a center back or right back in the past year but was a life-long midfielder before that. He is very athletic, fit, and loves playing both sides of the ball. He will likely start by competing in the outside back and outside mid positions. I think he’s going to surprise a lot of people.”