Maxwell Halen '21 Recruiting Profile
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2019 HighlightsPersonal Statement
G'day I'm Maxwell,
I am an Australian born and raised, and I moved to the United States just five and bit years ago. I am a senior and the current captain of the Palisades Charter High School track team. I've fallen in love with the sport over the last three years, and take great pride in seeing not only myself grow in all aspects of the sport, but also my teammates. At Palisades we were able to win our school's first ever Los Angeles City Championship (2018-2019), all thanks to the hard work we put in all together as a team during preseason and during the season.
The typical events that I run are the:
400m, 200m, 4x400, and occasionally the 800m.
As well as working out and training, I'm a passionate photographer and have had my work displayed publicly, have had paid shoots, have done an album cover and photographed musicians.
What I'm looking for in regards to the right college for me, is one that challenges me both as an athlete and a student. I've made a promise to myself to always strive towards being the best at what I do, never giving up, and finding new limits both in the classroom and in sports. I believe that I would be a valuable asset to a team not only for my athletics, but also the optimism, pride, and care that I have carried with me throughout my life so far.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- 2019 Varsity Team
- 2018 Sophomore Team
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Claudius Shropshire
Training
- Running Sprints & Endurance
- 3 years
- Daily Runs to maintain and increase speed and endurance/performance
- Calisthenics & Weights
- 2 years
- I train for between 1-2 hours each morning from 6 am, before the start of school, to build my fitness, strength & stamina.
- Train Children in Health & Fitness
- 1 year
- I train a group of 5 U15 children in football twice a week. This involves a lot of physical activity on my behalf and I impart my knowledge and skills to these young athletes. I incorporate a lot of cardio work that's vital for the health and well being as well as their football skills. Seeing their growth and change is very rewarding.
- Football - Coach Grant Caraway (private coaching)
- 1 year
- Private football coaching, twice a week, paid for from the money I make training children. This is wide-receiver coaching for fitness, endurance, speed, routes & ball control. Coach Grant Caraway is available for reference.
Additional Sports
- Football
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Soccer
- 10 years
- Club/Travel Team
- I played for Seaforth Football Club Div 1 & Div 2 as well as for my middle school (aka high school) back in Australia. I only played 2 seasons here in the US, with Pacific Coast Soccer Club - Div 1, as I changed to Football
- Martial Arts
- 10 years
- Club/Travel Team
- I achieved a black belt at age 11 in Kempo Karate and then I was promoted to "junior trainer" of youth at age 13. My attitude, commitment, and experience were a key part of being asked to train others.
- Basketball
- 2 years
- Freshman Team
- Years 7&8 in Australia & played for the Div 1 school team
- Swimming
- 10 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Swimming at competition level and inter-school competition from ages 4 through to 14
- Rowing
- 2 years
- Freshman Team
- A member of my school rowing team in Australia, year 7&8
- Rugby
- 4 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Touch Rugby local district team - non club
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Government and EconomicsAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP 2D Visual Art and Design AP 3D Art AP Computer Principles AP Literature AP LangTop NCSA Athletes at Palisades Charter High School
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