Hello, I’m Max Eckerman. For eight years now, I have been swimming on the Sarasota Sharks Team. This opportunity has taught me many lessons; discipline, hard work, mental strength, determination, self motivation, and time management, just to name a few. The rigors of school have seldom been my favorite, but I’ve had many good teachers that have shown me how to enjoy learning. I like science classes, yet math and foreign languages come easily to me. Currently, I’m thinking of pursuing a degree in either business, engineering, or architecture. In my free time, I work construction for my dad part-time, go fishing, or surf when there is incoming swell. I’m looking forward to swimming in college and being part of a positive team atmosphere. Competition, comradery, and community are essential for me to thrive.