Aden Hafer '21 Recruiting Profile

    My goal as a student-athlete is to get a good education and accomplish my lifelong dreams as an athlete.  I strive to succeed at everything I do, and if I don’t succeed at first, I keep trying until I do.  I set high expectations for myself and keep setting the bar higher as I reach each goal.  Even though I always try my best, I know there is always room for improvement on the field and in the classroom.  I appreciate and respect my coaches and teachers for the time they spend assisting me to become a better teammate, student, and person.  I have also learned to take responsibility for my mistakes and to learn from those experiences.  Time management is very important to me because I must balance all of my athletic and academic activities to achieve my goals while excelling in the classroom and on the field and I am proud of the fact that I am an honor student. 

    I have always had the desire to be part of a team and to contribute to the success of my team.  In my younger days I was often overlooked simply because I was a bit undersized; however, my desire to succeed on the field was always clearly demonstrated by my performance.  In 2018 and 2019, I was a starter on the High School Junior Varsity Team where I played both as a catcher and center fielder.  I also played those same positions for all of my summer travel teams.  I was disappointed that the 2020 High Scool season was canceled as I made the Varsity team.  I have wrestled for the past 5 years, which helps keep me in top condition during the winter months.  I continue to work hard year round with a personal trainer 3 times a week in addition to my team practices to increase my strength, speed, and agility in preparation for the next season.