- 2014 Highlights
Personal Statement
My name is Zach Soper I am currently a senior at Shawano High School in Shawano Wisconsin, and will graduate 2015. I not only have a strong desire to swim in college but also to reach my academic goals. I know I would be a great asset to your team as well as receiving a great education.
This past year I accomplished two of my personal goals, to become a WIAA High School State Champion in two individual events, the 100 yd. butterfly and 100 yd. backstroke. This is something that I worked hard for in and out of the pool. This year I have a new goal and that is to hold the state record in the 100 yd backstroke, I currently hold the 5th fastest time in the states history so my goal this year is to break a 48.35.
Over the years I have had a good amateur coach however my practices have been limited to one coaching style not specific to either distance or sprinting. I know with an experienced collegiate coaching staff I can reach my true potential as a swimmer and my goals. One of my favorite quotes that I have on my wall is “those who say they can and those who say they can’t are both usually right.” I feel that I can and I have the drive to swim faster and improve to reach my personal goals and become a great teammate.
I have been swimming since I was 7 years old, I have always loved the sport of swimming and I hold many of the pool records with club swim and at the high school level. I am a very competitive athlete not only in swimming but on a personal level as well. That is why I have helped many young people learn the sport of swimming and my high school teammates to achieve their goals. I love working with the younger swimmers to help them become great competitors.
My personal information:
Height: 6’3” Weight 150 lbs.
Wing span 76” Shoe size 12
Personal Best times:
100 yd. backstroke 50.79
50 yd. backstroke 24.48
100 LCM backstroke 1:01.78
200 yd. backstroke 1:53.63
100 yd. butterfly 52.23
100 LCM butterfly 1:04.59
100 yd. freestyle 47.87
100 LCM freestyle 56.90
100 yd. breaststroke 1:03.44
100 LCM breaststroke 1:12.11
200 yd. IM 2:02.95
50 yd. freestyle 21.73
50 LCM freestyle 25.96
Contacts: High School Coach Walberto Colon 715-853-1867
Shawano Community Swim club Coach Paul Villez 715-853-5967
Thank you for your time and consideration I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Zach Soper
715-304-7179
[email protected]
