Matt Hallenbeck '18 Recruiting Profile

I am a driven student-athlete who seeks to excel both in the classroom and on the field. As both a varsity soccer and lacrosse player I must carefully balance the demands of my school work with my desire to be the best athlete possible. Over the course of the last three years I have continually strengthened my athletic focus through weekly strength and agility training, film study and on field workouts. I have sought out the advice and training tips from outstanding HS and college coaches in an effort to both enhance my skills but to also improve the skills of my teammates. 

In 2014 our school became the first in the county to add a high school lacrosse program at both the boys and girls level. I was honored to be part of this first program and believe that I owe so much to my teammates and community for their commitment to our program. I am mindful of my responsibilities to the school community and I am excited about the opportunity to teach and mentor youth players as they seek to play at higher levels.

At the collegiate level I am seeking an opportunity to join an outstanding institution of higher learning that will offer me a chance to earn a world class degree while playing for a lacrosse program that is second to none. I want to be part of a team that works hard, enjoys the game and ultimately competes for championships on a regular basis. At the end of my career I want to be able to walk away from a school knowing that I've done my best to grow academically and that I've competed at the highest levels while serving as a role model to my teammates, classmates and community. I recognize that I must work hard to be successful and I am confident that I will continue to grow both academically and athletically. I can assure my parents, coaches, and most importantly myself, that no one will ever beat me because they studied longer, practiced harder or played smarter.