Jarek Jimenez, a junior at Johns Creek High School, has developed a computer application that generates player ratings for his school’s soccer team, according to a March 30 announcement from Fulton County Schools. Jimenez, who serves as the team’s manager, began building the program in January after realizing he would not get much playing time and wanted to find another way to contribute.
The initiative highlights how students are using technology in practical ways beyond traditional classroom settings. By blending his interest in computer science with athletics, Jimenez aimed to support his teammates’ self-improvement and confidence.
Jimenez explained that he created formulas based on game statistics such as shots, passes, ball losses, and goals. “I had to characterize aspects of the player’s game into specific categories… I just spent some time making formulas myself,” Jimenez said. After refining these calculations through multiple tests and adjustments, he translated them into code for use by the team.
His work was encouraged by Dr. Raymond Schenk, his CTAE computer science teacher at Johns Creek High School. “His coding needed a place to grow,” Dr. Schenk said. “I was not even slightly surprised to learn that he had started a project for his soccer team. Jarek embodies all of this teaching and sets the model for his peers.” Assistant Principal Valeria Moyer also praised Jimenez’s approach: “His blend of creativity, problem-solving ability, and genuine service-oriented mindset reflects a student who is not only academically gifted but also deeply grounded in purpose… Jarek represents the best of what student innovation can look like.”
Initially sharing results via group messages with teammates, Jimenez now posts ratings on a website linked to his personal computer; however, they are not yet available publicly.
Looking ahead, Jimenez plans to focus on further improving the program for his teammates while considering future possibilities such as making it more widely accessible or pursuing studies in computer science at college.
