Dakota Cox '18 Recruiting Profile

Collegiate goals and aspirations:
     As a individual who is interested in anatomy and physiology I am looking to pursue a Bachelors degree in Sports Medicine, focusing mainly on athletic training. I aspire to become a professional football player and am prepared to go through all lengths to attain this goal.  
Why am I a good candidate for your team?
​     I have worked very hard to become a determined athlete in my current high school setting. I have self-management skills that allow me to both succeed as a student and balance sports. I currently participate in three sports while also acquiring the proper tutoring I need when I run into difficulties understanding material in the classroom. I understand maintaining good academics is essential to a successful college experience.  I am also determined to build my skills as an athlete as well. I observe and listen to advice given to me and ensure it is factored into the knowledge I have already gathered working with Walnut Grove. Among balancing sports and academics I spend my free time working with a personal trainer to better hone the skills I need improvement on.  I am a natural leader and enjoy working with others as a unit. I am self motivated while also ensuring my teammates are motivated as well. I can adapt to any environment and excel under pressure. 
What makes me different from other recruits in character, athletics and academics?
     Unlike many of my peers I understand the importance of academics. I assure that my academics are managed and any struggles I encounter are addressed properly with tutoring and studying. In addition, I have overcome several obstacles in becoming an exceptional athlete that most of my teammates have not experienced. I started with no knowledge of the game of football but was determined to learn everything I could. I have overcame the hurdles of establishing a healthy body weight and strength training. I also believe in the importance of comradery and working well as a team on and off the field.