Ryan Bates '23 Recruiting Profile
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Ryan Bates Freshm...Personal Statement
I am interested in swimming in college. I have been competing competitively with the Joliet Blue Tides since I was 10 years old, and have continued my commitment to this sport. Recently, I have joined the Joliet Jets YMCA team and I am gaining a better understanding of technique and strength training.
I have competed on the regional, state and Central Zones levels for age group swim. I was a Speedo Sectional qualifier in the 100, 200, 400 and 800 freestyle but unfortunately COVID cancelled this meet. I have also swam at Illinois state open water and Central Zones open water meets. I finally achieved my first Futures cut this summer in the 100 freestyle. I strive to continue to understand technique and feel I show my coaches dedication and effort at practice. I want to work next to teammates that share the same passion for swim as I do.
At Joliet West,, I now have 3 individual school swim records in the 100, 200 and 500 freestyle, and I am a member of the school record in the 4x100 relay.
I have a strong work ethic. I want to be a part of a team that I can grow and learn. I also want to grow as a person. I am hoping to find that fit in a program that I can connect with a mentor in a coach.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Co-Captain
- 2021 Varsity Team
- 2020 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2018 Joliet Blue Tides (Age Group)
- 2018 SCY season ended in March, 2018 LCM season starts in May
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Cameron Barnish
- High School Assistant Coach
- Coach Nick Koenig
Events
- Camp/Event
- SPC Boys Conference
- 3/13/21 to 3/13/21
- 200 Free 1:43.35, 100 free relay lead off47.50. 3rd place 500 free. All conference in the 200 and 500 free. Team 3rd place 200 free relay. Team 1st place 400 free relay.
- Camp/Event
- IHSA State Championship
- 2/28/20 to 2/29/20
- 21st 200 Free State Qualifier time 1:44.10
- Camp/Event
- IHSA High School Sectionals
- 2/22/20 to 2/22/20
- Sectional Champion 200 SCY Free 1:44.05, 2nd place 500 SCY Free, 2nd Place Sectional 200 Free relay, 4th place Sectional Free Relay
- Camp/Event
- Southwest Prairie Conference Championship
- 2/08/20 to 2/08/20
- All conference second place finish 200 freestyle SCY, 5th place finish 500 freestyle SCY, 3rd place relay team 200 free relay, 3rd place relay team 400 free relay
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Age Group Illinois State Championship
- 7/25/19 to 7/28/19
- Swam 7 events and swam 7 PB times. Podiumed top ten in the 100 free, 400 free, 200 free, 50 free and 800 free. Came in 3rd place for the 200 free.
- Camp/Event
- IL Regionals Age Group Swimming
- 7/19/19 to 7/21/19
- Scored 144 points for my Team. Regional age group Champion with State Qualifying Times in the 100 Back, 400 IM and 200 IM SCY times. Competed in the Open 100 free, open 200 free, open 50 free and 500 free SCY posted all PB times.
Statistics
| Event | 2020 Varsity Team | 2018 Joliet Blue Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 50Y Free | 22.69 | 23.58 |
| 100Y Free | 48.28 | 50.34 |
| 200Y Free | 1:44.05 | 1:47.67 |
| 500Y Free | 4.47.55 | 4:58.24 |
| 50M Free | 25.98 | |
| 100M Free | 58.55 | |
| 200M Free | 2:07.89 | |
| 400M Free | 4:36.51 | |
| 800M Free | 9:39.40 | |
| 1000Y Free | 10:28.15 | |
| 1650Y Free | 17:27.09 | |
| 50M Back | 35.50 | |
| 50Y Back | 28.94r | |
| 100M Back | 1:11.64 | |
| 100Y Back | 59.87 | |
| 200M Back | 2:41.70 | |
| 200Y Back | 2:11.72 | |
| 200M Fly | 2:32.28 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Junior Year High Honor Roll. Taking AP English, AP American History, AP Chemistry, Dual credit Precalculus Sophomore year: AP European History, Honors English, Honors Math and Honors Chemistry. I was named to the High Honor Roll both semesters as a Sophomore. Freshman year: AP Human GeographyAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Human Geography-passed as a Freshman score 4 AP European History score 4 Junior Year: taking AP Chemistry, AP American History, AP EnglishRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsJoliet Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Winner 2015 High Honor Roll 2019 High Honor Roll 2020 High Honor Roll 2021 National Honor Society Honor Society Math Honor Society History Junior Class Committee
- ActivitiesBattle of the Books Team Member 2016-2019 Safety Patrol Freshman Committee Key Club Sophomore Committee Volunteer Alzheimer's Walk, Volunteer swim coach History Club Junior Coach Blue Tides Freshman Academy community service
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