Dillon Mantei '23 Recruiting Profile

Growing up I've always been an athlete.  I started at eight years of age going to the gym with my dad and later  to competing in Tae Kwon Do  where I earned a 3rd degree black belt and qualified for the AAU national tournament multiple times.  Sports provided me a way stay healthy, measure self-improvement and enjoy a community while still getting my competition fix.  When I got to high school,  I was looking for something new and fell into running almost by accident.  I've been hooked ever since that first long hot practice. I am currently a sophomore, and I know I've still got a long way to go but I'm committed to learning and improving.  I'm discovering that the focus and discipline needed for excellence in sports also provides a great template for other things like academic achievement.  And while I enjoy the competitive aspect of running, I'm always trying to just be a better me.