Collin Randall '22 Recruiting Profile

This 2020-2021 school year as a Junior at Etiwanda High School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA  is a year that I won't get back. The year of lockdowns and social distancing. The year none of us will ever forget. However, I feel as if I have somehow grown the most this year.  I found my passion for water polo between my Freshman and Sophomore year.  I was set to be on the varsity team this year, and was so excited..  When everything seemed to stop in its tracks and everything was shut down due to the pandemic, I vowed to keep my training going on my own. I started running, biking and swimming at local friends pools.  Soon my club team that I have been a part of for 3 years, Rancho Tsunami, safely opened with conditioning and I was thrilled to be back in the water. We started conditioning and took on some tournaments outside of my home state.  As I sit here today, almost a year later, waiting to hear if my school will be going back next year or not, I am proud that I did not let this devastating year for so many get me down. I grew as a person both mentally and physically.  This past year has helped me re-focus on my asspirations to play water polo at the college level.

I have always had big dreams and have learned how to go after what I want.. I have always dreamed of being a doctor. Currently looking at orthodontics and will be studying human biology. I am looking for a program that will be a good fit for me athletically as well as academically.  I have always been super competitive, and know my own potential. I am not afraid to dream big. Shoot for the stars, land on the moon my family always said. Maybe it was all my years in sports, or knowing that if you work hard, great things happen. I have learned the value of teamwork through my years in the sports of water polo, hockey and baseball. I know the commitment and dedication it takes to be great, as I have shown in my ability to play several positions from utility, wing or driver.  My greatest asset as a player for a college team is not only my talent, but my work-ethic, character and perseverance.