HONORS & AWARDS
MVC Honor Roll: 2021
Bradley Athletic Director's Honor Roll (min. 3.30 semester GPA; 3): Fall '19, Spring '20, Fall '20, Fall '22
MVC Commissioners Academic Excellence Award: 2021-22
AT BRADLEY (2019-21)
• A member of Bradley's 13-man recruiting class for the 2019 season, Catus appeared in 12 games during his freshman season, including 11 as a starter in the back line.
• Playing the entire 200 minutes in his first two career starts, Catus helped Bradley to a scoreless draw Sept. 25, 2019 at Loyola Chicago and a 1-0 victory against Drake Oct. 5, 2019 at Shea Stadium.
• The Braves recorded shutouts in six of Catus' 11 starts in 2019 with all six clean sheets coming against Missouri Valley Conference competition.
• Battled through injury during the 2020-21 COVID spring season, starting six of the team's 11 games.
• Following the abbreviated, COVID spring season, Catus entered the 2021 fall campaign still with three years of eligibility.
• Played in 17 of Bradley's 18 games during the 2021 fall season, including 12 as a starting back, logging 1,033 minutes.
AT JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL
• A four-year varsity starter at Johnston H.S., Catus earned first-team all-state honors as a senior in 2019.
• Earned all-conference honors in each of his first three seasons, while totaling six goals and 15 assists from his defensive position.
CLUB SOCCER
• Played for the Sporting Iowa Academy team each of his final four prep years, as well as the Iowa Olympic Development Program squad in 2016-17 and 2017-18.
• A four-year team captain for Sporting Iowa, Catus helped his team to three straight Iowa State Cup championships (2017-18-19), as well as three consecutive Midwest Regional championship appearances.
• The Iowa ODP team captain, Catus was selected for the Region II ODP camp in 2017 and 2018.
QUOTING HIS COACH
"Erik has been part of the Sporting Iowa pathway for over decade. I was fortunate enough to work with Erik over the last three years, when he captained his team to three State Cup titles. Erik instantly struck me as a selfless leader, a player who demands the highest standards for himself and his teammates. His leadership style consists of many varying attributes, making him extremely effective in maximizing his peers' potential. Leading by example on the field through his relentless work rate and fierce competitive nature, Erik simultaneously maintains the ability to show compassion and empathy toward his fellow players.
"Regardless of the occasion, Erik always looks for avenues to grow and learn. He embraced a growth mindset toward all challenges that were thrown his way. We at Sporting Iowa are tremendously proud of the evolution Erik has made as a player and person. We wish him all the best in his college career and will fondly monitor his progress."
Rich Bywater, Sporting Iowa Club Coach
PERSONAL
• The son of Thomas and Jill Westercamp Catus, Erik was born March 20, 2001 in Des Moines.
• The youngest of three children - brother, Jack (25), and sister, Sophie (22).
• Mother, Jill, played softball at Cornell College (1986-87).
