Ryan Groves '20 Recruiting Profile

My goal is to find a balance between academics and athletics at a college that will prepare me for a career in Marketing.   I am a relentless worker and always give 100 percent in whatever I attempt.   I enjoy the shorter races and relays, but I will do whatever my team needs.   I have dedicated my summers to track and improving my times competing in AAU and Jr. Olympic circuits.  I am a "coachable" athlete and I will give my college the best on the track and in the classroom. 

I am used to overcoming challenges in my life.  I was diagnosed with Amblyopia in my left eye and I was told it would be difficult to play sports.   I had to work harder than everyone and I would stay late at each practice.  Because of this extra work, I enjoyed a lot of success in football and basketball.  While playing these sports, I noticed that I was able to run faster than most kids.   I was asked to run track with my high school while I was in 8th grade and I won the middle school county championship in the 100m and 200m.   During my first year in high school, I received a major concussion while playing football.  I was out for 6 weeks and fell behind in all my classes.   I was able to get caught up during the winter break and then I was hit with the flu in the second half of the year.   I did my best to improve my grades and I studied all summer to ensure I was ready for my second year.   I am proud to say that I was on the Honor Roll for the entire year and I was just inducted into the school Beta Club.  

I have volunteered for many different organizations, but I really enjoy working at youth basketball camps over the summer.   I see myself working with youth teams as a volunteer coach in the future.