Joseph Ribordy '15 Recruiting Profile

I began playing football when I was 4 years old. From the first time I stepped on the field, I knew I wanted to play the game at the collegiate level. I understand the opportunity to play football in college is once in a lifetime, and I know it will change my life for the better.

I am always striving to improve myself as a player, as well as training to become bigger, faster, and stronger. I have attended weight lifting and training classes since the summer after sixth grade. I am a very coachable player, and am always looking for advice that will better me and my game. I am a team leader, whether it is on or off the field, and always try to lead by example while also encouraging my teammates. I am constantly pushing myself to be one of the hardest working recruits you will find.

In the classroom, I have always studied hard and maintained a high GPA. I am enrolled in several AP and college level classes this year, as well as next. I am a member of my high school's Letterman's Club, where I volunteer to help out at nursing homes, clean the community's streets, and spend time with the younger children in the school system. I am also a member of my high school's Peer Tutoring program, so every other day I go to the community's elementary school, and help students with their homework and assignments, as well as aid the teachers.

I am searching for a college where I can continue to push myself on the football field, as well as in the classroom. I am looking at and open to all options, and my wish is to find the right college for me at the highest level of competition possible. I am striving to fulfill my dream of playing football at the collegiate level, and to become an example for my peers to follow.