Patrick Yoder '21 Recruiting Profile

My post-secondary goals are to attend a university to receive a well-rounded education and learn accounting techniques to be successfully employed in the business field. In addition to academics, I am striving to develop into a top-quality baseball player and contribute to a college team. Outside the classroom and athletics, hunting and fishing develop and reinforce my character traits of patience, optimism, and determination. Time with family has become a priority because as I mature, I recognize the value of both quality and quantity with my relatives.

    The accounting class I enrolled in during my Freshmen year made me aware of options for my future. Learning how to balance debits and credits is applicable in the real world since adults need to reconcile their bank statements to be financially stable. Projecting a positive attitude and building strong relationships with college professors will assist me in arranging a challenging internship before graduation. Upon achieving an accounting degree, I intend on focusing my job search on Corporate Accounting.

    Conditioning and lifting is a crucial part of my athletic career. My intense work ethic has played a significant role as I add bodyweight from extra reps and proper nutrition. As a leader this past year, I demonstrated exercises in the weight room and served as a captain.  I have been following baseball from a young age, as I served as a batboy on my fathers American Legion baseball team.  I feel that since I have been studying the game since the age of 5 that I am prepared mentally to take on the challenge of college baseball.  I look forward to listening and learning from my high school coaches, local personal trainer, and coaches from a variety of baseball clinics and showcases before reaching the next stage at the college level.

    Volunteering is an essential component of my civically engaged life; I plan on seeking a football team and college that actively connects with others. Being elected into student council, I have participated in community service opportunities such as Penny-a-Week to buy Christmas presents for children. During our three-year church confirmation program, I was a helper in the nursery, an acolyte, and walked dogs at the local SPCA as a group project. For the last nine years, I have taken part in the Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving meal preparation and delivery; we were recognized on our local television station in 2017. Writing this personal statement as a freshman has allowed me to reflect on the past and consider a potential blueprint for future goals.