Lucas Szollosi '20 Recruiting Profile

Hello Coaches, my name is Lucas Babarcsik Szollosi, a member of the class of 2020. Upon thinking what personal statement would best paint a picture of who I am as a student-athlete, including a speech I gave to my teammates and friends proved to be best.

I have been running cross country since kindergarten, and have loved every moment of it. Starting out with quarter mile races, I found that out of all the sports I participated in, cross country was the hardest of them all. However, after running for over a decade, I can say that the sport creates an euphoria that no other sport can replicate.

As a cross country runner, my most proud moment happened between my freshman and sophomore year. It should be noted that before myself, Maumee Valley had never fielded a cross country team. In fact, when I went out, I was the only runner, using a track uniform my AD threw to me. But I ran.

It wasn't till I spoke to incoming freshman about the benefits of the sport that I was able to attract over 15 members onto the team.  And in that sophomore year, Maumee Valley took 3rd in our conference.

My goal for this season is as much about me as it is my team.  As a leader, I feel obligated to not focus solely on my progress, rather, the progress of the team. As captain, it is my duties to set an example for the rest of the team to follow, this is what I am working on this year. Part of this "example" is taking care of the tangibles; showing up first to all events and practices, not for the purpose of looking better, rather, as a friendly way of competition amongst the runners; having water; having the proper meal before and AFTER races and practices; cheering the slowest person on with the same energy as the fastest; using defeat. 

My individual goal for the 2018 XC season: 16:20

Please feel free to contact me anytime! Additionally, I would like to share my instagram and youtube profile with you, if you would like to get a glimpse into my everyday life. On the youtube channel, I like to talk about motivation, my goals and ambitions,  and me just having a good time. 

IG> https://www.instagram.com/lucas.szollosi/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrLBSProductions/featured?view_as=subscriber

---- From my pre season captain's speech

“Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired.” - George S Patton