William Houser '20 Recruiting Profile

My collegiate aspirations are similar to my goals when entering high school.  Initially in high school, I wanted to prove myself academically while taking rigorous and challenging courses.  Athletically, as a freshman I loved the camaraderie running for a program with coaches and upperclassmen who I respected both on and off the field.  As I have proved myself in this program, I have begun to develop more defined goals.  I want to give back to the program. I want to positively impact the program so future participants would benefit from my experience.  

I am trying to accomplish this objective in three ways.  As a leader, I want to: 

1. Impact the culture of our team so we attract and provide a rewarding experience for all runners, 
2. Raise the level of team performance so that certain goals - previously not on our the radar screen - become a team focus, and
3. Raise the goals of others through my own individual performances. 

At a high level (and reflecting the level of competition), my collegiate athletic goals are similar.  I initially want to find a program with a great culture - a program that includes coaches and teammates who I respect on and off the field.  Longer-term, I would hope that I can have a positive impact on the program, help others, and make the program better for future participants.