Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A JUNIOR (2016)
Proved to be a reliable defender for the Sharks, making 12 starts in 15 appearances in 2016...registered a pair of assists on the season...logged a total of 1,134 minutes of game action...played 11 full matches, recording a season-high 106 minutes against Lynn (9/24).

AS A SOPHOMORE (2015)
Played in all 14 matches, with starts in 11, while totaling 984 minutes on the pitch…Took four shots, with one on goal, coming in the season opener against Mississippi College (9/3)…Four times, played all 90 minutes of the match.

AS A FRESHMAN (2014)
Was an immediate starter for NSU as a freshman and the only player on the roster to start in all 17 matches...Logged a team-best 1,420 minutes played, almost 100 minutes more than anyone else on the team...Scored two goals on the season, with his first goal serving as the game-winner on the road against Florida Southern (10/4)...Scored again on the road against Rollins (10/15)...On the back line, Blanco led the Sharks to three shutouts, including No. 11 Young Harris on the road.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Played soccer for two seasons at Calvary Christian Academy under head coach Gary Smith…Won the district championship at Cavalry Christian, his most memorable athletic achievement…Also played for Weston FC under head coach Marcelo Neveleff.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in business administration… Lists his favorite professional athlete as Mario Balotelli and his favorite sports team as Arsenal…Son of Emilio and Zahidee Blanco…Has three younger siblings, Beatriz, Patricia and Antonio.