Mario (MJ) Ybarra '14 Recruiting Profile

This year has been an incredible opportunity to continue my 3 year career as the starting QB for Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, ND.   The previous year the Lions hadn't won a single game and this year we brought it back to 4/7 with only 25 players and even competed for the first time in their history for a bowl game.  I was also blessed to receive my NCAA qualification.  My previous experience as a dual threat,  four year,  starting quarterback  and Captain in high school and my post grad time at Jireh Prep were great preparation for this season.  My last season in High school, I was awarded Offensive MVP in the All Star Senior Bowl, Max Prep Offensive Player of the year, and  Offensive Player of the Year for my high school. In previous years, I have had numerous Maxpreps game awards and school awards. One very special award was the coaches choice award of Leadership in 2013 because it was the first and last time it was ever awarded. In the past 3 years, I have broken the school record in touch downs thrown and total yards thrown. My GPA is 3.5 and I'vttained the A-B Honor Roll for my Junior and Senior Years of high school. This program has not only helped me mature physically and academically,  but mentally and emotionally as well.  It has developed me as a collegiate player by competing against some great college teams from Division 3 programs to the Naval Academy.  The program has been a great for transitioning from a high school student/athlete into a future collegiate athlete.  I continue to enjoy training year round and have had the opportunity to train with 3DQB for form, as well as with Coach Sean Salisbury for the mental game in my off season. I am currently signed for training at EXOS in Scottsdale to increase my weight and physical development in their collegiate program.   On a personal note, it has been a privilege to lead the teams I’ve played with while building lifelong relationships.  Football is more than a game for me, it is a passion and as a individual, I am committed to giving my best on and off the field to my team 24/7/ 365.