Connor Hendrickson '23 Recruiting Profile

Getting injured my sophomore year was not a highlight of my high school career, but rather a steppingstone God put into my life. Before my injury I was having an All-State caliber season, and our team was practically unstoppable. The three weeks I was out seemed like a lifetime. I kept trying to find a way out of the situation. Quickly realizing I could not contribute anything physically; I became a better teammate from the dugout. I focused my attention on supporting others, cheering on the team, and even calling pitches for the game to help put my team in a position to win. I went from worrying about myself to thinking about what was best for the team.

My injury allowed me to become a great leader. Our team ended the season with a 21-3 record, we won our division, and set the school record for wins in a season. While our tournament run was cut short by a second-round loss, I know my role as a leader wasn’t over. I trained harder than ever over the winter and wanted to be a good mentor to the younger players. Our team instantly clicked, and we had never been a more cohesive group. The greatest highlight of my high school athletic career so far has been watching myself grown as a leader and a teammate. I have learned a lot about myself, and I am confident that my development over the past three years will allow me to successfully contribute to a team as I pursue my dream to play at the next level.