John Whitman '15 Recruiting Profile

As a first grader I felt like I was the only kid who had a hard time with reading and comprehension.  After some specialized testing with the school, I was diagnosed with a slight auditory processing delay.  This diagnosis was made at the same time I started to play ice hockey, and the timing couldn’t have been better.  My school district gave me the tools to become a strong student, and playing hockey forced me to develop good time management skills and provided the extra motivation to do well in school.  My Mom always said, “If my grades slipped, hockey would be gone.”  I didn’t need any additional motivation than that, because all I ever wanted to be was a goaltender.

Playing competitive hockey is a major part of who I am today.  I love being a part of a team as well as being the “go to guy.”  I have always earned the respect of my teammates, their parents and coaches.  I have done this by being competitive, disciplined and dependable.  These qualities have provided me with a lot of success in hockey and have carried over to my academics.  They will also be my foundation for a successful college career, both on and off the ice!