College Experience and Honors:
A versatile player who saw time in the midfield and back line at the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, Harding started 73 of 75 games played over four seasons.  Responsible for 11 goals and seven assists for 29 points during his collegiate career, Harding became the fourth player in the four-year history of the team to earn NCCSIA All-State honors his senior year.  A team tri-captain, he also earned NSCAA First Team All-Mid-Atlantic region honors as well as 1st Team All-Atlantic 10 honors while leading the defense to seven shutouts on the season. 

A graduate of East Mecklenburg High School, Harding was named NCSCA All-State as a senior, finishing his high school career with 48 goals and 25 assists.