Ryan Barcelos '24 Recruiting Profile

My focus is always on my schoolwork.  My parents have taught me to prioritize the work that I do before sports, video games, or other leisurely activities because if I cannot manage my time wisely enough to put in 100% of my effort into everything I do then there is a problem.  I've been taught that when I start something I have to commit to it and see it all the way through.  I enjoy having fun with my friends, but I take my workouts seriously.  I have been swimming for twelve years in our local summer league since I was five years old, and I have been swimming all throughout my high school seasons.  My coach's schedule is limited, so it is not possible for us to swim year round.  I know that with the opportunity to train year round, and with the right resources that I have the potential to grow immensely as a swimmer, and the growth in speed I have seen reflected by my times over the past three years shows my potential in college level swimming.