Personal Statement

I am coming up to my Senior year at Pacelli HS in Stevens Point, WI.  My Sophomore and Junior year, I was a starter on Varsity and earned 2nd Team All Conference both years.  Had a great summer with many Varsity League Games and an AAU season that challenged me to be a better overall player.  Coming up to my senior year, I decided to play football.  I didn't want to regret not ever playing football.  My faith has guided me, and provided adversity and challenged me in many ways.  I want to be the best, make my teammates better and want to win.  I pride myself on being a team player and motivating my team with my actions on and off the court.   With basketball, and being a point guard, I try to be that leader and field general.   I love to play fast, I am a look to pass first PG, I look for the open guy and extremely confident to take the open shot and I'm not afraid to take to the rim.  Last year I finished 4th in Div 5 for 3 point %.  I believe that defense can lead to offense so I'm active on defensive and hustle for rebounds.   With golf, it has taught me how to stay mentally focused when I am dependent on my own score, which translates to the team score.  Shake off a bad hole or a had shot and stay focused.  My first year of golf, I took 2nd team all conference.  With Football, my dad played college football and so excited to try something new and learn more about being a leader, depending on all your teammates for the same goal.  I will be starting at receiver, and cornerback and punt and kick returns.  I think the vision I see on the court, I can be beneficial to my football team.  I led the conference in receiver yards and touchdowns with six, having nine total.  I was selected unanimous first team all conference 

I also have a job at a local golf course.  When I am not playing basketball, I'm golfing and  you will find me in the gym putting up shots, in my basement working on dribbling and ball control and lifting weights.  I also work on plyometric workouts, sprints, bands.  Anything I can do to give myself an edge.  My dad always says, no excuses, never give up.  This is how I approach life and my love of basketball and golf and most recently football.  When others are playing video games, I'm putting in work.  I believe there are opportunities for everyone and I'm not afraid to take the chance.  I don't want to live with any regrets.  Thank you for your interest in me.