Michael Schiffhauer '22 Recruiting Profile

Driven.  Determined.  Leader.  These attributes are qualified by my strong work ethic, perseverance, dedication and coachability.  I challenge myself to improve my wrestling skills by practicing with intensity every time I step onto the mat.  I work on my strength and conditioning regularly and strive to improve my mental toughness to give myself every opportunity to succeed.  As a result I have improved my record each year and continue to advance further in post-season competition.  In 2020, I placed 7th at the NYSPHYSSA State Championships the first year I qualified.  The next year, I placed 4th at the NYS Journeymen Tournament in a combined division event (despite a delayed season due to COVID).  Last school season, I had an undefeated record that culminated in a decisive Sectional victory and earned the honor of Most Outstanding Wrestler for ECIC Division II.   I am especially proud of my accomplishments since I started my wrestling career later than much of my competition.  Having never wrestled before, I joined our school modified team in 7th grade and found my passion!  I am determined to continue to improve and refuse to accept limits on my potential.

As a three-year captain of my high school Varsity Wrestling Team, I demonstrate my dedication to my sport and my team.  I lead by example.  I help my teammates by being a good drill partner, helping less-experienced teammates learn new skills and promoting sportsmanship.  I am pleased that my coaches depend on me to help with administrative duties as well.  I realize that as a student-athlete and captain, it is a privilege to wear our school uniform and I have an added responsibility to represent my team in a positive light to school administration, faculty and fellow students as well as the outside community.   

I want to take my wrestling to the next level as a member of a competitive D1 wrestling program.  My experience shows continuous improvement through hard work.  I am confident that I will continue to improve and be an asset to my college team.  I welcome the challenge and rigor.