Josh Meghdadpour '22 Recruiting Profile

As a student athlete, my goal is to use my athletic ability to earn a college degree.   I will work hard each and everyday to be the best student, teammate and person I can.  As a high school student, I have learned that my academics are just as important as my play on the field.  If I am not eligible to play, I not only let myself down, but also my school, my teammates and my coaches.    As an athlete on the smaller size, I find that I have to work harder than others.  I learned a valuable lesson in my Freshman year when I lost my starting spot to another player.  I was very upset and disappointed but continued to work hard and support my teammates from the role I was given.  During this difficult time, I learned that the only way to earn my spot back was to be focused, supportive and be ready when my number was called.  When I finally got that chance, I took full advantage of it.  I raised my average and play in the field to when it would be hard for coaches to take me off the field.  At the conclusion of the season, I was recognized by my coaches for handling the situation and not "complaining or pouting" about my reduced role.  This time in my life taught me that when faced with a challenge, you have to find other ways to be a part of the team and personally I was forced to rise to the opportunity before me.  Being unselfish and part of a team is very important to me.  I look forward to using these lesson as I advance my career on and off the field.