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General: Talented defender capable of joining the attack effectively ... Lends physical presence to the squad ... Intelligent player that can win balls and distribute from the midfield.
As a Junior in 2006: Appeared in all 18 matches last season, starting 17 ... scored one goal on the year ... scored lone goal of the year in 2-0 win over Oregon State (10/15).
As a Sophomore in 2005: Started in all 18 games for Stanford ... Saw action both on defense and offense during the year ... Scored the Cardinal's lone goal against Oregon State (10/16) ... Took 14 shots during the year with five on goal ... First-team Pac-10 All-Academic selection.
As a Freshman in 2004: Appeared in 12 games with seven starts ... Started seven straight contests at the end of the season ... Made his collegiate debut against Cal State Fullerton and attempted a shot (9/19) ... Made his first collegiate start against UC Davis (10/15) ... Tabbed as the eighth best college recruit in 2003 by Soccer America ... Named as one of the "100 freshmen to keep an eye on" by College Soccer News.
High School/Other: A 2004 graduate of South Salem High School ... Played for Head Coach Eric Johanson ... Named an NSCAA/Adidas All-American following his junior and senior seasons ... Earned McDonald's High School All-American honors in 2004 ... First Team All-Oregon performer ... Valley League Player of the Year and region Player of the Year as a senior ... An Adidas/ESP All-Star ... Tabbed as the eighth best college recruit in 2004 by Soccer America.
Personal:Son of Steven and Marlene Bolkan ... Lists most exciting experience in sports as watching Boca Juniors play Colo Colo in Santiago, Chile ... Undeclared major.
Coaching Staff on Bolkan: "Scott is one of the country's top defenders whose versatility allows him to both win balls and orchestrate attacks."