Ryan Fogel '23 Recruiting Profile

I am currently a senior at Rivers Academy and compete for the Spartans Aquatic Club located in Norcross, GA.  My love for swimming began when I was nine years old when my parents decided to put me on the neighborhood swim team. Ever since that first race, I've never lost my love for this competitive and amazing sport. After my first summer of competing, I made it a priority of mine to ask my parents if I could pursue swimming at a more competitive level. I joined my first year-round club swim team in August of 2014 at just 9 years old. Seven years later, I am more passionate about this sport more than I have ever been. I am currently swimming under Coach Karl Krug at Spartans Aquatic Club in Georgia.  In addition, I train 12 hours a week with a combination of swimming and weight training as well. I am primarily a butterfly and individual medley specialist and I have competed at multiple state championships as well as the 2021 Georgia High School State Championships and the 2021 Georgia LC Senior State Championships. When it comes to a college swimming team, I am looking for a place for me not just to improve in the water, but also to get better as a person. I have noticed that I thrive in an environment where my teammates and I are my second family. Just as important as a highly competitive swimming environment, I am also looking for a medium to small size school with fairly high academics. My performance in school is greatly important to me and I would love to be able to continue my academic journey at a great university. In conclusion, I am looking forward to discovering all the possibilities that are out there and hopefully can one day be a part of an amazing college swim team.