Alexander Shilts '19 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
I have been swimming since I was eight-years-old and quickly fell in love with the sport. I found out that I have a lot of talent in butterfly and that I thrive in competition. Swimming has become a big part of my life. I hope to continue it as long as I can.
I always look for opportunities to challenge myself. In swimming, I like being in a competitive environment. I like pushing myself and striving to be the best. I like having the chance to learn from experienced swimmers and coaches. I attended a challenging middle school and it prepared me much more for high school than many of my friends who did not. They constantly expected us to exceed under pressure. I learned how to manage my time and balance a high work load. I want the same challenges and opportunities in college in both swimming and classes.
25.19 50 fly lcm
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- , Honorable Mention All-State, All State , 1st Team All-Conference
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st place Sectional and Conference - 100 Fly
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2016 Champaign County YMCA Heat IL
- 1st place 100 Fly at Illinois Age Group Championships
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Jason Maddux
Training
- Dryland Training
- 1 year
Statistics
| Event | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| 50Y Free | 21.95 |
| 100Y Free | 48.14 |
| 200Y Free | 155.42 |
| 100Y Fly | 51.26 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Freshmen year: Accelerated comp English*, Accelerated Biology*, Accelerated Geometry*, and Accel. Hist. of Ancient World*. Sophomore Year: Accelerated Chemistry, Accelerated Comp English II*, Physics*, Accelerated Algebra II*. Junior Year: Accelerated Amer Literature*, Accel Precalculus with Trig*, German III*, AP Physics C: Mechanics*. Senior Year: Accelerated Comp Rhetoric, AP Calculus AB*, AP German, Independent study-AP Physics EMAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Junior Year: AP Physics C: Mechanics. Senior Year: AP Calculus AB*, AP German*, Independent Study-AP Physics E and MAwards and Activities
- Awards3 Academic Letters, Math honors Society, History Honors society, 2019 Illinois State Scholar.
- ActivitiesTutor for Math Honors society, Tutor for History Honors society, National Honors society, Member of Ctrl-Z FRC robotics Team, Volunteer Coach, and Athlete representative to Illinois swimming for Champaign County Heat Swim Club.
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