Austin Engelhardt '14 Recruiting Profile

During high school, I have learned that it is important to stay true to yourself.  I have always had to work harder than most of my classmates academically.  To that end, swimming was my escape, my safe haven, and a place where I could be myself.  Being part of my club team and then my high school team, brought a feeling of great accomplishment and a sense of pride.  These teams and coaches made me believe that I could achieve anything I put my mind to.  Swimming is a part of my life that has made me challenge myself to do better, swim faster, study harder and reach for the next level.

I recently transferred to Union Catholic High School to concetrate on my grades, since the environment is one that parallels my swimming goals---this school has given me the confidence to excel in the classroom as well as the swimming pool.  Sometimes change is needed to succeed---although I changed schools in my junior year, it has made me more confident in myself to be able to attain my goals.

My goal is to attend a college/university that will have the environment where I be challenged as well as be part of a team atmosphere.  I want to be in a place where each person can be an individual while also being part of everything that college has to offer.    College should be an experience that will always be a part of my life.