A versatile player who should compete for time in the Laker defensive backfield and in the midfield… Small in stature for a defender, but blessed with great speed… Strong, technical defender… Boosts a great deal or promise at Clayton State… A product of one of the top prep programs in the state of Georgia.          
High School/Club: Lettered three seasons in soccer at Brookwood High School… High school head coach was Danny Klinect… Helped paced Brookwood to the 2004 Class AAAAA state championship, the 2005 Class AAAAA state finals and the 2006 Class AAAAA state quarterfinals… Also paced Brookwood to two straight region championships… Selected All-State and All-County as a senior… Served as team captain as a senior.                 
Personal: Parents are Jim Manyak and Sarah Ford… Favorite food is steak… Favorite television show is “CSI Miami”… Favorite movie is “Live Free-Die Hard”… Favorite pro sports team is Manchester United… Major is Integrated Studies.