Morgan Hoppe '27 Recruiting Profile

I did several sports as a kid, but swimming was the only one that stuck. I fell in love with the water at 4 years old and have not wavered from my devotion since. This is my 8th year of swimming competitively year-round. During this time, I have learned teamwork, ambition, dedication, and the importance of a strong work ethic. My passion for swimming has made me a persistent goal-setter, a great time manager, and a well-rounded person. It has also given me the motivation to perform well academically. I'm commonly referred to, and refer to myself, as a "student-athlete." This phrase implies that I am an athlete second only to being a student, and this mindset has enabled me to be very successful both academically and athletically. 

 One of the most important things I've taken away from swimming is that not every day will be your best and not every race will be your best, and these rough days can be used as motivation to work harder. One of my favorite things about swimming is the challenge it presents and the satisfaction of getting the results you want after months and months of grueling practice. These things have all contributed to my passion for the sport. I look forward to swimming at a higher level and surrounding myself with a team that is as devoted and determined in this sport as I am.