Jake Holtsberry '20 Recruiting Profile

I am not your typical story like so many guys playing since they were 8 years old. I started playing football during my freshman year of high school. I learned a lot my first year and I ended up loving the sport and team comradery. It was at this time that I decided I was going to make it my goal to excel in this sport. I worked very hard during off season by living in the weight room, going to football camps, volunteering to help our community with my teammates and becoming more determined to be an asset to my team and school. My Sophomore year I was a starter for JV. I stuck with my goal and worked harder and became more determined for my Junior year on Varsity. I was a Starter for every game and through all my hard work I earned an Honorable Mention All Conference. I joined Powerlifting to become stronger and boost confidence. I squat the most at my school with 485 lbs and will achieve my max goal of 500 lbs before my Junior year ends. Every goal I set for myself I achieve and my goals for my Senior year are going to be difficult and will far exceed anything I have done this far...can I do this? Absolutely!! Failing is not an option.