Jacob Linky '21 Recruiting Profile

Respect. Respect is important to me.  When I compete on the mat I want to win, but that’s not all.  I respect my opponent.  We have both worked hard to achieve our goals.  Wrestling has taught me to respect my coaches, my teachers, my family, and myself.  A healthy body and mind is a priority for me at all times. 

I want people to know me first as a good person, second as a good person who is a wrestler, and finally as a good wrestler who has overcome many obstacles.  The obstacles I have faced have shaped me into who I have become.  They have given me grit and determination, but they don’t define me.   I spent my early years in Ghana and am still learning the English language along with American Sign Language.  I am looking for a college that will embrace my unique learning abilities and continue to develop me as a good person and wrestler.