Jacksonville University

2022 (Redshirt Sophomore): Saw action in 13 contests, earning the start in six matches... Recorded a shot against Wofford (Sept. 5) and North Florida (Nov. 1)... Played a season-high 90 minutes against Stetson (Oct. 22). 

2021 (Redshirt Freshman): Started in four of the eight games he participated in...Recorded a season-high for minutes played in a single game with 102 against Bellarmine (Oct. 30)...Was a solid defender for the Dolphins, helping prevent tough opponents from finding the back of the net.

2021 (Freshman): Made his debut  against Stetson (March 13)... Played in six games his first year as a Dolphin, made the starting lineup twice... Recorded a season high of 90 minutes played in the ASUN Conference tournament championship game against FGCU (April 18). 

Prior to JU: Attended Bishop Moore High School where he captained the soccer team senior year leading the Hornets to a 23-6-1 record. Guided the team to District & Region titles and advanced to the FHSAA Class 4A State Semi-Finals. Scored 16 goals as a defensive center mid during his senior year including six goals in the final five games of the season. Voted All-Area first team, Orange County All-Star and team MVP. Recipient of the prestigious “Rob Graham Athlete of the Year Award” given to one athlete at Bishop Moore who exemplifies leadership, integrity, selflessness, perseverance and humility.

Club Team: Four-year captain and starter for Orlando City Soccer Club in their ECNL and Development Academy programs. Led the team to both U17 and U18 ECNL Nationals in 2018 and 2019. Named to the ECNL All-Conference and ECNL All-Star Teams. Invited to multiple USMNT training centers and represented both Florida’s ODP state team and Region 3 ODP team where he was named an Interregional All-Star.

Personal

Full name is Maxim Dmytro Pencak
Born on 1/23/2002
Son of Adrian and Dana Penca
Has two siblings: Mia and Alexander
Uncle Jeff Agoos- played in MLS and for USA mens national team in the MLS hall of fame
Family is from Ukraine and can speak Ukrainian.
Majoring in Business with plans to attain his MBA
Favorite athlete is Andriy Shevchenko