Ethan Paul '23 Recruiting Profile
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Senior Year State...
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1/27/23 Dual Meet...
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Junior Year State...Personal Statement
My name is Ethan Paul I am a senior at Libertyville High School in Libertyville, Illinois. At IHSA State last year I placed 11th, earning All-State. This year, at my first dual meet of the season I broke the 6-dive school record set in 1989. I scored 283.80 (thanks to the DD help of a new 305 in my list). My new goal is to break 300 for a 6-dive meet this season, and break 500 for an 11-dive meet.
I started High School diving my Freshman year, after seeing both my older siblings excel at diving in High School. My sister became a D1 college diver at BYU where she was MVP both her Jr and Sr year. I had hoped to join club diving right after my Freshman season, however due to the pandemic our local clubs weren't accepting new divers. I continued as a High School-only diver for my Sophomore year and had a lot of progress over the season. There was no state series in 2021 (my sophomore year), but my conference score of 403.45 (11-dives) was on track to qualify for the state meet. I was able to join Patriot Dive Club the summer before my Junior year (2021) when they re-opened post-pandemic to new divers.
I was prepped to compete at USA Regionals in March 2022 after the High School season ended, but unfortunately I had a collarbone injury that forced me to sit-out the Spring club season. I missed all the summer qualifiers, but was able to compete at AAU Nationals in San Antonio, TX over the summer. I put together a 3M list and competed 3M for the first time at AAUs.
I've really enjoyed diving at the amazing Patriots Swim and Dive club located at Stevenson High School. I immediately loved Jon and the improvements he had for me along with the other divers whom I have dove against in high school competitions. These guys were amazing in pushing me to become a better diver.
My list at the IHSA state final in 2022 (Junior Year) was:
103b, 5132d, 105b, 403c, 5233d, | 201b, 301b, 203b, | 401b, 303b, 5225d
I just added a 305c to my list and am adding a 205c soon. *UPDATE 12/2022 I'm now competing 205c*
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Captain, MVP, Conference Sportsmanship Award, School record for both 6-dive and 11-dive meet (previous records set in 1989)., 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Team Captain, 11th Place at IHSA State Meet, Team MVP, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Team Captain, Team MVP, (State series cancelled due to Covid-19)
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Season, Most Improved Diver
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2022 Patriot Diving
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Jon Roby
- High School Coach
- Dave Fowler
Events
- Camp/Event
- IHSA State Diving Meet
- 2/24/23 to 2/25/23
- Placed 8th. All-State (2nd time). Score of 452.45 for 11-dives.
- Camp/Event
- NSC Conference Meet
- 2/10/23 to 2/10/23
- New PR of 468.90
- Camp/Event
- Libertyville HS vs Lake Forest HS Dual Meet
- 12/08/22 to 12/08/22
- New 6-dive PR of 283.80. Broke school record set in 1989. Also, competed new 305 for the first time.
- Camp/Event
- AAU Nationals
- 7/16/22 to 7/23/22
- First meet after a 12-week recovery from a collarbone injury (non-diving related injury). Competed 3M for the first time.
- Camp/Event
- IHSA (IL High School Assn) State Tournament
- 2/25/22 to 2/26/22
- Placed 11th as a Junior with an 11-dive score of 422.05.
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- 4-Year high school soccer player (plus rec/club player since age 4). Played goal keeper.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Best Score | 512.60 |
| Best Place | 1 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll
- ActivitiesBand - Saxophone (Fresh/Soph) / Eagle Scout Award / "Caring for Cambodia" volunteer - built homes and improved schools in Cambodia / 4-Year High School soccer player / Awarded soccer team "Program" award as a freshman. The "Program" award is given to one player in the whole program (freshman through senior) who exhibits outstanding sportsmanship and character and commitment to the program ideals.
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