Noah Maschhaupt '16 Recruiting Profile

The way i have grown up has had a huge impact on what i want to do in life. My environment and the people i am surrounded by influenced me and my decisions about my future. I’ve been able to soak up so much information from teachers, classmates, family, and strangers. When i was younger my parents fought a lot. Seeing them fight didn’t make me feel like they were bad people, i knew that both of them were great human beings who just had their differences. They helped me realize that everyone could use somebody who is there for them and ready to listen at any given time. I have always tried to be that person that people could depend on for things in that nature. This is what has inspired me to try going into the field of psychology.

Growing up playing basketball I’ve been pushed by many different coaches all in different ways. Going through all of the gruesome hours of practice has taught me that there is a finish line in the horizon that everyone can get to. It just takes heart and effort. Some finish lines are farther or more challenging to get to, but there is always a way to get there and succeed. In order to be successful you have to be willing to do what others won’t so later on you can do what others can’t. Since i was six years old I've been playing basketball. I have always been smaller than my opponents, but I have never let that stop me from impacting the game on the offensive and defensive end. I feel like i have a high basketball IQ that has helped me be successful in games. I love to expand my knowledge of the game and always enjoy listening to others talk about the great game of basketball.

I always realize to take advantage of opportunities because if I don't then later on in life I will regret not even giving it a chance. The great Wayne Gretzky said, "You miss every shot you don't take." This has taught me to have an open mind with opportunities that are given and even if they don't work out, you still can learn something. Learning from experience is the best way to learn.