Personal Statement
My motivation for success is driven by gratitude. I love my parents who instilled the basics of leadership, commitment, and being a good person. I’m grateful for my older brother who pushes me both academically and on the lacrosse field. I appreciate all of my coaches, teammates, and friends who taught me fundamentals, competition, and diversity.
However, my motivation for success grew when I understood that everything could be taken away. My friend Dominic and I often talked about many of the same goals on the field and in the classroom. When he passed away from cancer my Freshman year, it made me push myself harder. He would want me to push, grind, and to realize “our” goals. It motivates me to be the best goalie, the best academically, and the best person I can be every day.
Before his passing Dom saw me realize my goal of becoming Medina’s starting Varsity goalie as a Freshman. I hold his memory with me and I am grateful to those who helped and continue to help and push me to reach my future goals.
