Maximus Gipson '20 Recruiting Profile

Being able to make the varsity team as a sophomore is the highlight of my high school career so far.  By being apart of the team that lost in the NorCal Bowl Game twice in a row helped me better myself into becoming a better team player and helped me focus on the little things that matter the most.  Without those heartbreaking experiences, I wouldn't be the athlete I am today.

I first became interested in playing football when I was very little.  My father introduced it to me and I started playing the very first year I could start.  I have learned that you have to work as a team and believe in each one of your teammates to have a successful season.  My academic goals for high school is to make the honor roll and graduate with well over a 4.0.  Some goals for college is to graduate and then go on to pursue law school.  An obstacle I had to overcome was freshman year during wrestling season.  I was at the state tournament wrestling for third place.  It was the very last match of the tournament and I landed wrong on my knee.  I soon found out that I had dislocated my patella but have not had any issues since.   I feel like I possess leadership, a good work ethic, and character to make an impact on a college program.  I have been told by my coaches that I am coachable and my strong work ethic has set me apart from others.