John Gibson '20 Recruiting Profile
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2017 EZ Sectional...
2017 EZ Sectional...Personal Statement
My goal is to attend a university that offers two things: the chance to grow by exploring my interests to the fullest, and the opportunity to pursue swimming to the highest level I can reach. I do not know now what career I will choose as an adult. I am especially interested in history, geography and English. It will be important to me in choosing a career that it challenges and inspires me, and gives me a chance to give back in some way. I want a college experience that lets me journey through different subjects to discover and nurture a passion as strong as the one I have for swimming, and equips me to follow that passion in life. Along the way, I will do everything in my power to swim at a national and international level.
My commitment and willingness to listen carefully, learn from mistakes and work harder than anyone to achieve my dreams helped me overcome severe dyslexia to read, and significant asthma to swim. My teachers and coaches have always complimented me on my effort, attention, and willingness to lead but be a solid team player. I believe these qualities will enable me to succeed in school, in the pool, and in life.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Team MVP, Honorable Mention All-Conference
Team Awards
- State B finals; Conference 4th place 200 IM, Region 6th place 200IM, Regional 3rd Place, Conference 3rd Place
- 2017 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2016 Machine Aquatics, Vienna, VA (National)
- Machine Aquatics is a year-around swim club in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. I compete in both short and long course seasons.
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Lynn Ann Nickley
- High School Head Coach
- Emily Cincinnati
- Other
- Mark Bernadino
- Club Director
- Dan Jacobs
- Other
- Don Easterling
Events
- Camp/Event
- Virginia Swim Camp
- 6/19/16 to 6/24/16
- This is the fourth year I have attended this camp, which is run by Coach Mark Bernadino, currently Associate Head Coach at the University of South Carolina and formerly Head Coach, University of Virginia. For the last two years, I have worked in the most advanced group with Coach Don Easterling, retired head coach at North Carolina State University and formerly an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic men's swimming team.
- Camp/Event
- Great Chesapeake Bay One Mile Challenge
- 6/12/16 to 6/12/16
- Finished 2d Overall Open Male category, in 19:17
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team | 2016 Machine Aquati |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100Y Breast | 58.77 | 1:01.42 | 59.12 |
| 200Y IM | 1:57.83 | 2:01.68 | 2:07.65 |
| 100M Free | 1:02.85 | ||
| 200Y Free | 1:59.70 | ||
| 400M Free | 4:35.58 | ||
| 500Y Free | 4:50.12 | ||
| 1000Y Free | 11:06.85 | ||
| 1650Y Free | 18:35.25 | ||
| 100M Back | 1:13.47 | ||
| 100Y Back | 58.62 | ||
| 200M Back | 2:36.90 | ||
| 200Y Back | 2:10.29 | ||
| 50M Breast | 33.31 (SCM) | ||
| 100M Breast | 1:12.81 | ||
| 200M Breast | 2:36.90 | ||
| 200Y Breast | 2:08.1 | ||
| 100M Fly | 1:05.63 | ||
| 100Y Fly | 56.21 | ||
| 200M Fly | 2:20.02 | ||
| 200Y Fly | 1:58.63 | ||
| 200M IM | 2:29.24 | ||
| 400M IM | 5:00.67 | ||
| 400Y IM | 4:19.94 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. World History, EnglishAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. US History, Human Geography, English LanguageRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Junior Honor Society
- ActivitiesVolunteer Swimming Coach, Old Keene Mill Swim Club, Burke, VA Acolyte, Church of the Good Shepard, Burke, VA
Top NCSA Athletes at Lake Braddock Secondary
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
