Ben Schell '24 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Ben Schell and I am 16 years old .  I have been swimming competitively since I was eight years old.  I have always loved the water! Swimming has taught me many important things such as goal setting, time management, listening and teamwork.  I have also learned the importance of not chasing times but instead to focus just on being there in the moment and taking things one race at a time.

I have always loved the backstroke which has been my main event since I was 8 years old and the fast few years qualified for provincials.   

This summer I was  honoured to have been selected to swim for Team Ontario this summer at the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax  According to my coach I had the swim of my life with 3 personal bests for the 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke and learned I am 0.6s off a national time standard!

Due to being Canadian, I am hoping to receive receive a full scholarship as I would be unable to attend as a foreign student 

My goals are to be able to continue to swim  at the university level  the and study forensics .

I have completed my National Lifeguard training and look forward to working as a lifeguard this summer