Kade Malcolm '23 Recruiting Profile

Growing up as an only child meant there were a lot of expectations, especially from my father. He always said that academics was my first and most important job. Since day one of that message, I have always pushed myself to do my best and take pride in my work, which shows in my academics. He instilled that strength in me, and I am thankful for that. That followed me in football, especially in high school. I started football in 7th grade and until my Senior year. I initially wanted to quit because it was a challenging sport, and I did not want to do it, but my father said I made a commitment and had to see through it. He was right. I kept doing it until I got to high school, and it was a blast!

In my Freshman year, we went 7-1, which was a huge accomplishment. Our team, out of 14 games, only won 3 in Middle School, so it was huge when we had that record. For the next two years, I had to put in the work of playing as a JV player. We had great upperclassmen who gave us the experience and preparedness to play varsity football. When Senior year came, no one expected us to be any good. Still, we surprised them and went 7-4, a monumental accomplishment.

Football and my father's beliefs taught me perseverance and commitment. I will carry that into college, majoring in kinesiology, getting a physical therapy degree, and competing at the collegiate level of football. Whatever comes my way will be overcome, and I will triumph over my challenges. If and when I encounter failure, I will learn from it and use it to help better myself. No matter how difficult a situation gets, I always remind myself that it will be ok and that I will figure out how to beat it. That may sound like typical answers, but those beliefs carry me and my success, and I will continue to have those beliefs. No matter where I go or end up, I will work hard for the school I play for and give it my all.