Jeffrey Ogle '20 Recruiting Profile

My name is Jeffrey Ogle, and I want to swim competitively in college because I have a deep passion for the sport, the process, and the community around the sport. My work ethic is unmatched. When I come to practice every day, I do the sets with a purpose in mind: getting better every day. My work ethic is what gets me through hard sets. I also pay close attention to detail in the recovery and nutrition aspect of the sport. I eat a balanced diet and make sure I take in the carbs and protein needed for adequate recovery and performance at practice and in competition. This attention to detail has helped me physically develop a body I never thought possible, and has played a part in increasing my speed, strength, and endurance.

I swam when I was young but stopped around the age of 11, only returning to the pool over the summer for the summer swim league. In the fall of 2016, I took a leap of faith and joined the swim team at my high school, and it changed me forever. Being that I had not swam as much as the other people on my team, there was a certain level of self consciousness going into every practice, swimming with people who were so much faster than me at the time. I used that as motivation to improve myself, and I trusted the process, and now I am in the upper tier of my team. Swimming has helped me realize I have everything necessary to be successful, and I feel that it has helped me overcome childhood anxiety and build my confidence. I have been recognized as the most improved male swimmer two out of three years, and recognized as the strongest male swimmer at Ned Skinner’s Summer Camp. I am still working daily to improve myself to meet the rigorous requirements that a college team requires from its athletes.

I believe I am a valuable asset to your team because I am 6’6” and have a frame that is perfect for swimming. I have long arms, strong legs, and a broad chest. I have worked very hard to make the most of my physical attributes. I have not peaked in the sport yet, since I have only been swimming year-round since 2016. I have consistently dropped seconds from each stroke during each season, surpassing each new goal I set for myself. I feel there is so much left for me to accomplish and I am looking for a coach and a program that can help me continue to excel as a swimmer.