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Jacob Crissman '25 Recruiting Profile
Height6'2"
Weight160lbs
Age17
Primary PositionGolfer
Dominant HandRight
18 Hole Average72.6
Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking923
Tournament Scoring Average74.5
Scoring Diff1.73
Handicap+1
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2024 Spotlight #2Personal Statement
Golf isn't just a sport or recreational activity to me; it is a fundamental part of my life.
I am a junior at Shaler Area High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a GPA of 4.3 (weighted) or 3.9 (unweighted). Over the past four years, I have competed at a very high level, ranking 37th (top 1%) in Pennsylvania and 6th in Western PA of Varsity boys high school golfers. Based on my current accomplishments, I am confident that I can elevate my golf game to become a strong contender at the collegiate level. Furthermore, my strong work ethic and leadership abilities make me believe that I can make an immediate positive impact on your program. I consider character a crucial aspect of my golf game, and I believe that qualities like dedication, integrity, and teamwork are essential both on and off the course. I am committed to continuing to develop these traits as I pursue my college education.
As I continue through high school, my determination to excel in both academics and golf remains firm. For me, golf isn't just a game; it signifies my dedication to personal growth and the unwavering pursuit of self-improvement.
I'm looking forward to what the future holds, and I am prepared to handle the challenges while pursuing my passion for golf and eager for the next chapter in this journey.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Ranked 37th in Pennsylvania and 6th in Western Pennsylvania
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs, 1st Player on Team, 3rd Year Letterman
- 2022 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- 1st Player on Team, 2nd year Letterman, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- 2nd Player on the Team, 1st year Letterman
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Eric Teasdale
- High School Head Coach
- Chris Catense
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2024 HJGT - Qualified for 17th Annual National Championship
- 12/07/24 to 12/07/24
- Camp/Event
- T2nd Place - Qualified - WPIAL 3A Individual Sectional Qualifier
- 9/18/24 to 9/18/24
- Shot 72 (par 72), 78 to qualify, finished 2nd out of 36 players, only 36% qualified
- Camp/Event
- T32 - 2024 WPGA Jr 60th Williamson Cup Team
- 8/13/24 to 8/13/24
- Representing Jr WPGA (invitational ONLY to participate on a team of 4). Shot 72/79 (out of 48 players from eastern US and Canada)
- Camp/Event
- T7 - 2024-Happy Valley Team Invitational (AAA Section)
- 8/08/24 to 8/08/24
- Shot Par - scored 72 (par 72) - T7 out of 92 Varsity players
- Camp/Event
- 4th Place - 2024 Wildwood Invitational Match Play at Wildwood CC
- 7/29/24 to 7/29/24
- 4th Place (36 players). Played over 40 holes
- Camp/Event
- T3 - 2024 50th C.R. MIller Cup Match Play at Fox Chapel Golf Club
- 7/01/24 to 7/02/24
- Invitational Only Tournament-played with the top players in Western PA
- Camp/Event
- T10 - 2024 Golfweek Jr Tour (36 holes) at Dayton CC
- 6/24/24 to 6/24/24
- Scored 74-75 (par 70), 36 hole event, finished 10th out of 65 players
- Camp/Event
- 2nd Place - 2024 PGA-Tri State Jr Golf Tournament at South Hills CC
- 6/20/24 to 6/20/24
- Scored 77 (par 71) to finish 2nd Place out of 25 players
- Camp/Event
- 2024 124th WPGA Amateur Championship
- 6/17/24 to 6/18/24
- +6 after first round, +12 after 27 holes, WD due personal reasons
- Camp/Event
- T2 - 2024 104th WPGA Junior Championship (36 hole event)
- 6/10/24 to 6/10/24
- Scored 74-74 (Par 72-36 hole competition), finished T2 out of 56 golfers
- Camp/Event
- Qualified - 2024 West Penn Amateur Championship
- 5/15/24 to 5/15/24
- Scored 75 (par 71) to finish T17 out of 68 men
- Camp/Event
- T2 - 2023 College Prep Series - Kent State
- 10/21/23 to 10/22/23
- Scored 73-77 (par 72) to finish as runner up medalist out of 27 players
- Camp/Event
- 2023 PIAA State Championship Division 3A
- 10/16/23 to 10/17/23
- Scored 75-77 (par 72) to finish 37th out of 72 players to be in the top 1% Pennsylvania high school golf players
- Camp/Event
- Qualified-2023 WPIAL Championship - Division 3A - Top 14 advance to 3A PIAA Championship at Penn State University
- 10/02/23 to 10/02/23
- Scored 78 (par 72) to finish 6th out of 40 players
- Camp/Event
- Qualified-2023 WPIAL 2nd Round Championship - Division 3A - Top 36 advance to WPIAL Championship
- 9/25/23 to 9/25/23
- Scored 78 (par 72) to finish 6th out of 70 players
- Camp/Event
- Qualified - 2023 WPIAL Section VIII Qualifier - Division 3A - Target score of 82 to qualify for WPIAL Championship
- 9/19/23 to 9/19/23
- Scored 75 (par 72) to finish 6th out of 60 players
- Camp/Event
- Runner Up Medalist - 2023 Wildwood Invitational Match Plan
- 8/14/23 to 8/14/23
- 2nd Place (match play) - Played 48 holes and competed against 30+ top players in Western PA (2022 sectional qualified high school)
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Individual Happy Valley Invitational (AAA Section) - 1st Medialist
- 8/09/23 to 8/10/23
- Scored 66 (par 72) to finish 1st Medalist (competed against 88 high school students across PA)
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Happy Valley Team Invitational (AAA Section)
- 8/09/23 to 8/10/23
- Blue Course - competed against over 17 schools from Western/Central PA, led our Varsity Team with top score of 66
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Player of the Year Championship Tristate PGA Junior Golf - 1st Medialist
- 8/03/23 to 8/03/23
- Scored 70 (par 72) to finish 1st Medalist (competed with the top 17 players in Tri-State PGA Junior Golf)
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Shannopin Country Club Junior Championship - 1st Medalist
- 8/02/23 to 8/02/23
- Scored 72 (par 72) to finish 1st place as the Club Champion
- Camp/Event
- 12th Place - 2023 Golfweek Junior Tour
- 7/05/23 to 7/06/23
- Scored 79, 73 (par 72) to finish 12th place out of 60 players
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Tri-State PGA Junior Golf Tournament
- 6/27/23 to 6/27/23
- Scored 76 (par 72) to finish 1st medalist out of 65 players
- Camp/Event
- 15th Place - 2023 AJGA Qualifier - the Memorial Junior
- 6/03/23 to 6/03/23
- 15th Place out of 60 players
- Camp/Event
- 15th Place - 2022 AGJA Mercy Health Foundation Preview (12-15 yr)
- 6/21/22 to 6/22/22
- 15th place out of 50 players
Training
- Swing Coach with Eric Teasdale, Shannopin CC PGA
- 4 years
- Training with Eric Teasdale, PGA (Shannopin CC)
Additional Sports
- Ice Hockey
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Huskie Amateur hockey team - AA Level
- Volleyball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- 2024 Leadership Team, Varsity Letter-Junior Year, JV Offensive Player of the Year, JV Captain of the Shaler Volleyball Team
- Golf
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- Shaler 3 year letterman
- Volleyball
- 2 years
- Club/Travel Team
- North United Volleyball Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Handicap | +.7 |
| 18 Hole Avg. | 72.6 |
| 18 Hole Low | 66 |
| 9 Hole Low | 31 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Physics, CHS Calculus 1, Honors English, Honors History, CHS Sustainability, CHS Latin 5, Honors Civics Registered for 2025 (Senior Year)-CHS Honors Calculus, CHS Honors Prob and Stats, Honors Anatomy, Honors Economics, CHS Honors Latin 5, Honors Personal FinanceAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. CHS Calculus 1, CHS Sustainability, CHS Latin 5 Registered for 2025 (Senior Year)-CHS Honors Calculus, CHS Honors Prob and Stats, CHS Anatomy, CHS Honors Latin 5Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2023 WPIAL Leadership Summit (nominated by the school district), 2023 Team UP (nominated by the school district), 2022-Current Latin Honor Society, 2021-Current Highest Honor Roll, 2022-Current National Society of High School Scholars, 2021 Accounting Scholar Award
- ActivitiesVolunteer for ages 6-8 Junior Ice Hockey, Volunteer for "Off The Floor" a not-for-profit furniture bank in Pittsburgh, PA
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