Aidan Furtek '24 Recruiting Profile

I am a dedicated, resilient student athlete who has overcome obstacles in my high school career to achieve success.  Prior to my junior cross-country season, I trained harder than I ever did before.  Unfortunately, one week prior to the start of the season, I sustained a foot injury and was unable to practice or compete for most of the season.  I did not let this setback deter me, as I went to all practices and meets to help coach and to cheer on my teammates.  

I was cleared to start training again two weeks before our league championship meet.  I worked relentlessly over the next two weeks to get into shape.  Acknowledging my effort and dedication, my coach put me in the JV race and I ran my best time.  The following week I was elevated to the varsity team for the state district meet.  I ran a personal best, was the 5th-man for the team and we placed 2nd to earn a trip to the state championship race.

This experience coupled with my dedication, leadership and work ethic to improve my craft; shows I would be an asset to any collegiate team.