Joseph Simsic '21 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I was little, I have always been a runner.  In elementary school, I would "run for life" before school.  I would run as much as possible to earn "feet" badges every few laps, and I would always start the day off sweaty.  Throughout middle school, I always tried my hardest on any run we did.  I met a couple of friends throughout those years - very fast friends who I have still yet to beat in a race.  However, I know I will eventually beat them if I work hard and smart enough.

During my freshman year, cross country wasn't my main focus.  Sure, I tried hard at it, but I was more focused on baseball in the spring.  After a disappointing baseball season, I started running again.  I worked through a productive summer and then battled my way onto the CIF cross country team by November. Then, routinely, I went back to baseball through December.  Something felt wrong.  I couldn't hit, and I hurt my arm.  But worst of all, I knew the runners were still working hard without me.  I was slacking.  It was one of the toughest decisions of my life, but I chose to break away from baseball and join the track team. 

I have been consistently running since then, and I look forward to consistent training for years to come.  I hope to someday be on a supportive, caring, and fun collegiate team.  It is also in my best interest to perform well academically throughout high school and college, maintaining a grade point average above 4.  I am a positive person and I will always try my absolute best, whether that is at my schoolwork, at being the best person I can be, or at racing.