University of California, Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Success:

• 2023:
  • Played in 20 games with 18 starts and 10 total goals this season. Had a brace (2 goals) against Occidental to lead Santa Cruz to victory. 
• 2022:
  • Led team with five goals in 16 games. Had a game-winner at George Fox. Named Second Team All-Conference.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Principal’s Scholar Honor Roll and a 4.0 GPA or higher every year at Benicia High. National Honor Society for Medical Careers Convention.
Played Club for De Anza Force Academy where he was part of MLS NEXT sixth-ranked U19 team in the 2021-2022 season. Represented USA Youth team in the Barcelona Escola Tournament in 2016-17. Also chosen to play at Dinamo Zagreb’s Youth Academy (Croatia) in 2015. Participated in youth teams for West Ham United and Warta Pozán in Poland.

PERSONAL: Parents are Margarita Tzoka & Michael Jacobs. Has a sister Sophia, who he calls the most influential person in his life because "she inspires me every day with her love, kindness to others, and most importantly her independence. She’s supported me in so many ways and I really cannot thank her enough for helping me become the person I am today." He picked UCSC because "it supports students of all backgrounds, has beautiful scenery, and is a prestigious school both academically and athletically. In addition, this gives me a better opportunity to learn how to surf."

Interests off the field include playing saxophone, Spikeball, hanging with friends, volleyball, piano, and working out.