Jared Shapiro '23 Recruiting Profile
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2022 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I started Water Polo when I was 11 years old. I originally started in the 11U B team, but that year I progressed to play for the 13U A side as an eleven year old. This first success in water polo led me to chase another and I then went on to play in the 13U state team when I was 12. From then on, I have represented my state team every year including my 19U A side at 17 years old. I have also represented my school 19U A side from 15 years old, as well as various national teams, with great love and passion for the badge and the sport. What makes me different from other recruits in terms of my character is my loyalty and discipline. Once I commit to a badge then I will stay loyal to that team for as long as possible. Additionally, I remain focused on my goals, whether I have missed a penalty, or a 1v1 against a keeper in a close game, I do not get flustered, I remain focused on the game, and the goals of the team. Furthermore, I am looking to pursue a career in business, where I can hone my leadership and cooperative skills into a company and into society. Water polo is not just a sport, for me it is a lifestyle that has opened doors for my future, and I am willing to contribute everything possible to a team and a badge that can give me the next step.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #7
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Area, Vice-captain of u17 RSA National Team
Team Awards
- Won gold at the EU Nations tournament in Czech Republic in 2021, Won gold with the u17 RSA National team at the EU Nations tournament in Czech Republic in 2021
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2021 Central Gauteng U18A (State/Provincial) (INTERNATIONAL) (Provincial)
- The State team for Gauteng in South Africa, comprising of all the best players from this state.
- 2021 South Africa U17 National Team (INTERNATIONAL) (National)
- The National U17 South African team that competed in the EU Nations tournament in Czech Republic. We won this tournament. I was Vice-Captain for this national team.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Vlad Trninic
Events
- Camp/Event
- SACS Tournament
- 9/30/22 to 10/03/22
- Tournament was 3 days long, Quarter Finals, Semifinals and finals were all played within one day. One of the oldest school boy tournaments to exist. We won gold and I was put into the “Tournament team” which is comprised of all the best players within the tournament voted by the coaches.
- Camp/Event
- Clifton Tournament
- 9/22/22 to 9/25/22
- We won this tournament for the second year in a row.
- Camp/Event
- Currie Cup
- 4/21/22 to 7/24/22
- This was an inter-state tournament. i was captain of my state team(Gauteng) and we won this tournament.
- Camp/Event
- KES Tournament
- 3/04/22 to 3/06/22
- Our school team played in this tournament against the other selected best teams in the country. Our team won this tournament. I was placed in the All-Star Team
- Camp/Event
- EU Nations
- 10/21/21 to 10/25/21
- This was an international tournament. I was vice-caption of the RSA U17 team. We won gold at this tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Clifton Tournament
- 9/23/21 to 9/26/21
- This was an u18 tournament and my team was made up of only U17s and U16s. We ended up winning this tournament against some of the country's best school teams comprising U18s and other national players.
Statistics
Academics
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High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP EnglishRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsSilver Award for English Olympiad.
- ActivitiesGold presidents award, Student Affairs Representative at St John's College, Spirit Leader at St John's College, Johannesburg Junior Council member 2021, Prefect(peer leader) at St John's College, Major Community Service involvement (having completed over 90+ hours).