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Daniel Buck '22 Recruiting Profile
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Daniel 2019 2019 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I have always had a love for all things mechanical; from a young age, I have been intrigued by how things operate. Achieving a degree in mechanical engineering has always been a dream of mine, and I am driven to take that love of operation and pursue that for the rest of my life. While my grades may not perfectly reflect my commitment to this dream, I have recently found out that I have dyslexia and a few other challenges. Upon the discovery of these challenges, I have sought tutoring, professional guidance, and direction, and made the honor roll with a 3.43 GPA the last semester of my sophomore year and the first semester of my Junior year with a 3.57. I am driven and committed to assuring that I will continue on this path and fully intend on finishing each semester of my high school career with over a 3.5 GPA.
The end of my Sophomore school year taught me a lot about putting my dreams into action. When the school year was interrupted and we were forced to school from home, I knew I needed to do something more. Spending all day at home would not be good for me: not keeping busy and not moving forward was not an option. I worked to pay for a truck, collaborated with my parents to get some advertising put together, and started a scrapping business. This allowed me to stay physically active, earn money, and not sit idly by. My business has flourished and I have earned more working my own hours and making my own schedule than most of my peers working in their part-time jobs.
While things may have started slowly for me in high school, I have developed a plan and am steadily working to achieve my goals. You will not meet another player with more commitment to my team and those around me. I believe in being part of something while working hard and making a difference. I believe that my concentrated effort in the last semester of 2020 and starting my business will show you that I am not afraid of hard work to make things happen.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #74
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #74
- 2019 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #74
Coach References
- High School Coach
- James Broyles
Events
- Camp/Event
- VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcase
- 7/25/21 to 7/25/21
- VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcase Invite... (Only Mid-West Camp) The VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcase gives football prospects the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills against other elite high school football players from around their region. This is also a great opportunity to get coached by a top-notch staff. During the event, we provide athletes with Exposure with our media partners, Rivals, 247Sports and XOS Sports.
- Camp/Event
- Valparaiso University "Discipline Friday" Football Camp
- 6/25/21 to 6/25/21
- 2021 Valparaiso Football Camps will work with our experienced coaching staff. Sessions will be a balance of instruction, skills and game experience. Athletes will learn the latest methods in training & technique.
- Camp/Event
- Purdue Den of DL and OL Challenge
- 6/23/21 to 6/23/21
- Camp/Event
- Kankakee Valley Football Team Camp
- 6/14/21 to 6/16/21
- Camp/Event
- ONU Football Elite Football Camp
- 6/06/21 to 6/06/21
- -Testing (Broad Jump, 40 yd Dash, & Pro Shuttle) -Position Workout with Position Coach -7-on-7 -OL/DL 1-on-1
- Camp/Event
- Junior Day Football
- 7/10/20 to 7/10/20
- The Junior Day Football Showcase is designed for high school football players that want to work directly with college coaches in an on-field environment. The event is for those players who are focused on becoming college football student-athletes or want to learn more about that process. The camp will feature quality instruction from college coaches, verbal evaluations provided by the coaching staff through drills & instruction, and a Seminar on the Recruiting Process and College Experience for both players and parents. The Junior Day Football Showcase is open to all high school football players and is restricted in enrollment. The player-to-coach ratio will not exceed 8:1. These camps are in compliance with all NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College recruiting and camp rules.
- Camp/Event
- Manchester Football Camp
- 6/17/19 to 6/18/19
- About midway through the camp, another player fell on my hand and broke it. I was able to heal fully from the break.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Successfully completed Pre Calculus the first semester of my Junior Year, through Indiana University. Completed with 92.48%Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll OSHA 10 hr construction certification
- ActivitiesVolunteer at church Started my own little business Manufacturing Club High Mileage Car Build Team