As a High School athlete, aspiring to compete at a collegiate level, I understand the importance of a regimented training program and a strong focus on my studies. As a student, I hold academics as my first priority because I feel as though if a coach is unable to trust me to succeed in the classroom, how is it they can expect me to succeed in my sport? As I enter my final years of High School, I am looking to study Mechanical Engineering in college as it has been an interest of mine from the age of 10. When comparing myself to other athletes, I find myself to be a much more disciplined, goal oriented, and versatile athlete than my competitors.