Parker Hollinger '26 Recruiting Profile

I am a highly ambitious, 16 year old junior, who plans to continue to compete as a pole vaulter at the collegiate level. After only one full season of competitive pole vaulting, I have already shown significant growth and potential. Based on my previous athletic performances, coach-ability,  and training habits, I will continue to progress. 

I successfully competed in USA gymnastics for 5 years before deciding that I would challenge myself with a new sport and apply my coordination, body awareness, speed, strength, and courage to literally achieve new heights of achievement! I have participated in year round physical/ mental training and sports since the young age of two. This structure and ability to contribute to a team of other highly competitive, like-minded athletes, provides me with what is my most optimal environment.  I thrive when I connect with others to accomplish both short and long term goals. 

My strong moral compass guides me as I move forward into the next stage of my life. I fully commit and will work harder than is expected to ensure I am prepared, confident, and continuing to improve as an athlete, student, and teammate.  My work ethic, maturity, and adaptability allow me to also excel academically, as evidenced by my 4.0 GPA, Honors Classes and College Credit Plus coursework. I actively contribute to my community as a member of my high school chapter of National Honor Society, Young Life, and St. Mark's Lutheran Church. 

My focus, hustle, desire to receive authentic critique and coaching are some of the attributes and behaviors that elevate my personal success and contributions made to larger teams. I find meaning and personal happiness in these pursuits.  I have only hope, great potential, and excitement for what my future athletic and academic PRs will reveal!