Jacob CRISSMAN '25 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
Golf isn't just a sport or recreational activity to me; it is a fundamental part of my life.
I am a junior at Shaler Area High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a GPA of 4.3 (weighted) or 3.9 (unweighted). Over the past three years, I have competed at a very high level, ranking 37th (top 1%) in Pennsylvania and 6th in Western PA of Varsity boys high school golfers. Based on my current accomplishments, I am confident that I can elevate my golf game to become a strong contender at the collegiate level. Furthermore, my strong work ethic and leadership abilities make me believe that I can make an immediate positive impact on your program. I consider character a crucial aspect of my golf game, and I believe that qualities like dedication, integrity, and teamwork are essential both on and off the course. I am committed to continuing to develop these traits as I pursue my college education.
As I continue through high school, my determination to excel in both academics and golf remains firm. For me, golf isn't just a game; it signifies my dedication to personal growth and the unwavering pursuit of self-improvement.
I'm looking forward to what the future holds, and I am prepared to handle the challenges while pursuing my passion for golf and eager for the next chapter in this journey.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Ranked 37th in Pennsylvania and 6th in Western Pennsylvania
Team Awards
- Sectional Chanmps, 1st Player on Team, 3rd Year Letterman
- 2022 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- 1st Player on Team, 2nd year Letterman, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- 2nd Player on the Team, 1st year Letterman
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Eric Teasdale
- High School Head Coach
- Chris Catense
Events
- Camp/Event
- T2 Runner Up - 2023 College Prep Series - Kent State
- 10/21/23 to 10/22/23
- Scored 73-77 (par 72) to finish as runner up medalist out of 27 players
- Camp/Event
- 37th Place - 2023 PIAA State Championship Division 3A
- 10/16/23 to 10/17/23
- Scored 75-77 (par 72) to finish 37th out of 72 players to be in the top 1% Pennsylvania high school golf players
- Camp/Event
- 6th Place - 2023 WPIAL Championship - Division 3A - Top 14 advance to 3A PIAA Championship at Penn State University
- 10/02/23 to 10/02/23
- Scored 78 (par 72) to finish 6th out of 40 players
- Camp/Event
- 6th Place - 2023 WPIAL 2nd Round Championship - Division 3A - Top 36 advance to WPIAL Championship
- 9/25/23 to 9/25/23
- Scored 78 (par 72) to finish 6th out of 70 players
- Camp/Event
- 6th Place - 2023 WPIAL Section VIII Qualifier - Division 3A - Target score of 82 to qualify for WPIAL Championship
- 9/19/23 to 9/19/23
- Scored 75 (par 72) to finish 6th out of 60 players
- Camp/Event
- 2nd Place - 2023 Wildwood Invitational Match Plan - Runner Up Medalist
- 8/14/23 to 8/14/23
- 2nd Place (match play) - Played 48 holes and competed against 30+ top players in Western PA (2022 sectional qualified high school)
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Individual Happy Valley Invitational (AAA Section) - 1st Medialist
- 8/09/23 to 8/10/23
- Scored 66 (par 72) to finish 1st Medalist (competed against 88 high school students across PA)
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Happy Valley Team Invitational (AAA Section) - 1st Place
- 8/09/23 to 8/10/23
- Blue Course - competed against over 17 schools from Western/Central PA, led our Varsity Team with top score of 66
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Player of the Year Championship Tristate PGA Junior Golf - 1st Medialist
- 8/03/23 to 8/03/23
- Scored 70 (par 72) to finish 1st Medalist (competed with the top 17 players in Tri-State PGA Junior Golf)
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Shannopin Country Club Junior Championship - 1st Medalist
- 8/02/23 to 8/02/23
- Scored 72 (par 72) to finish 1st place as the Club Champion
- Camp/Event
- 12th Place - 2023 Golfweek Junior Tour
- 7/05/23 to 7/06/23
- Scored 79, 73 (par 72) to finish 12th place out of 60 players
- Camp/Event
- 1st Place - 2023 Tri-State PGA Junior Golf Tournament - 1st Medalist
- 6/27/23 to 6/27/23
- Scored 76 (par 72) to finish 1st medalist out of 65 players
- Camp/Event
- 2023 AJGA Qualifier - the Memorial Junior
- 6/03/23 to 6/03/23
- 15th Place out of 60 players
- Camp/Event
- 2022 AGJA Mercy Health Foundation Preview (12-15 yr)
- 6/21/22 to 6/22/22
- 15th place out of 50 players
Training
- Swing Coach with Eric Teasdale, Shannopin CC PGA
- 4 years
- Training with Eric Teasdale, PGA (Shannopin CC)
Additional Sports
- Ice Hockey
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Huskie Amateur hockey team - AA Level
- Volleyball
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- JV Captain of the Shaler Volleyball Team
- Golf
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Shaler 3 year letterman
- Volleyball
- 2 years
- Club/Travel Team
- North United Volleyball Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Handicap | +.7 |
| 18 Hole Avg. | 72.6 |
| 18 Hole Low | 66 |
| 9 Hole Low | 31 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Physics, CHS Calculus 1, Honors English, Honors History, CHS Sustainability, CHS Latin 5, Honors Civics Registered for 2025 (Senior Year)-CHS Honors Calculus 2 (B/C), CHS Honors Prob and Stats, Honors English, Honors Anatomy, Honors Economics, Honors Latin 5, Python (elective)Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2023 WPIAL Leadership Summit (nominated by the school district), 2023 Team UP (nominated by the school district), 2022-Current Latin Honor Society, 2021-Current Highest Honor Roll, 2022-Current National Society of High School Scholars, 2021 Accounting Scholar Award
- ActivitiesVolunteer for ages 6-8 Junior Ice Hockey, Volunteer for "Off The Floor" a not-for-profit furniture bank in Pittsburgh, PA
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