Nolan Smith '17 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
My name is Nolan Smith. I finished my Junior year as a 3 year Varsity shot/discus thrower and 3 year Varsity football starter (Left Tackle, Defensive End, Special Teams and Punter) at Patrick Henry High in San Diego, Ca.
I am my high school's record holder in 10lb. and 12lb. shot. As a freshman, I was a City Section/Eastern League qualifier in discus and my school's Freshman Field Athlete of the Year.
I was a San Diego Section CIF Qualifier (as a sophomore) in discus in 2015 and league finalist. In 2016 as a junior, I was a league finalist in shot and San Diego Section CIF Qualifier. I finished the season as the #3 ranked junior in San Diego County for shot.
Overall, I am a 5-time San Diego Section CIF Qualifier (3 in football, 1 in discus, 1 in shot). I was also Captain of the Patrick Henry Varsity Football team, 1st Team All-City League Offense in 2016 and Captain of the Field team.
I have been on Honor Roll every semester of high school. I took multiple Honor's courses my junior year and am a 3- time elected member of the San Diego Union Tribune All Academic Team 2015-2017.
I earned a 4.17 GPA my final semester of junior year. I am taking 2 AP classes and a full load my Senior year.
I am a quick study, very coachable and love to throw. I am as competitive in the classroom as I am on the field. I know I would be a great ambassador for a college or university because of my loyalty to program and drive to succeed, in all aspects of my life.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps
- 2015 Varsity Team
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Freshman Track Athlete of the Year
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2016 San Diego Track Club (High School)
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Paul Turner
- Position Coach
- Stacey Allen
Events
- Camp/Event
- San Diego Section CIF (Shot)
- 5/21/16 to 5/21/16
- Camp/Event
- San Diego Section CIF (Discus)
- 5/23/15 to 5/23/15
- Camp/Event
- University of San Diego Big Man Camp
- 6/28/14 to 6/28/14
- 1 on 1 run block, 1 vs. 1 pass rush, Agility Drills and Stations.
- Camp/Event
- Grossmont College O-Line Camp
- 4/26/14 to 4/26/14
- Pass and Run Game Fundamentals and Techniques
- Camp/Event
- C5 (Combine5) Combine
- Cone drills, ladders, technique coaching and breakdown.
Training
- Strength and conditioning practice.
- 3 years
- We workout three days a week with coach Paul Turner, Speed in Sports Performance Director. (619)-358-5596, doing explosive, conditioning, and dexterity related drills and workouts.
- Amon Gordon (former defensive lineman of Kansas City Chiefs, current free agent) .
- 2 years
- Speed, dexterity and technique training. Counter hand moves, upper body positioning.
- Weight Training
- 3 years
- Weight training cycles, 4 days a week, Patrick Henry Varsity and Private Gym.
Additional Sports
- Football
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Team Captain, 2016 League Champs, 1st team All City League Offense.
Statistics
| Event | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Put | 47' 9" | 46' 4" | 40' 7" |
| Discus | 141' 00" | 103' 7.5" |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors U. S.History, Honors Spanish 7-8, Honors Literature,Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Statistics, AP Environmental ScienceRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsCharacter Award 2013. President's Education Awards Program Academic Achievement Award 2013 Kiwanis Club Academic Achievement Award 2013 Honor Roll 2010-2016 (3.5 or higher). Union Tribune All-Academic Team 2015-2017
- ActivitiesReading. Weightlifting.
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