Jonathan DeSouza '18 Recruiting Profile

My overall goal for running is to make it on Team Canada and go to the Olympics. This is a big goal, almost a dream, but I know with improving each year that I can make this possible. I aspire to be the best that I can be whether it is putting in 110% at practice or training in -10 degree Celcius weather. I strive to get better each and everyday pushing myself and my teammates. I believe that I am very passionate about everything I do especially running. I have a good work ethic because I'm always trying my hardest and I have a positive and open mindset. What makes me stand out from the others is that I will never give up on something I believe in. I live by the moto "keep on keeping on". What this means to me is that no matter what I will always give what I am capable of doing. I have the desire to pass that one person in the last 100m of the race, I am a team player that will not let me or the team down. I have already had multiple experiences on a big stage at Canadian Nationals - I have finished first in the 1200m and 3rd in the 2000m. What makes track so great is that I can do what I love and still improve because what you put in, is what you get out. That is very significant because off the track I am very focused on school, my academics are important to me because I apply myself fully to all my tasks and I try my hardest in getting and maintaining good grades.