Sam Corley '19 Recruiting Profile

    I have run track since the sixth grade and it has always been my favorite and most successful sport. Although I have thought that running in college would be an amazing experience, I did not see it as a possibility until my Junior year. I now hope to compete and experience track at a higher level and to push myself harder than I ever have.

The decathlon is brand new to me and I wanted to get as much experience as I could.  I therefore, entered  and competed in both the AAU and USATF Junior Olympics with the two national meets only 3 days apart.  Over the summer I have learned and trained in new events such as all throwing events, as well as continued to learn pole vault which I started this past winter.  I know that with continued training, I will be able to improve my score significantly.

    I am not the most vocal person, so I tend to lead by example. I was the only Junior captain on my team because of my work ethic and self-discipline. I have a strong work ethic and am teachable, and coaches find me very easy to coach. I want to work hard to grow as a better athlete but more importantly, to grow my character. 

    I am active in service around my community and I am also involved with the Boy Scouts of America.  My schedule is always full whether I am dealing with sports, school, working, or extracurricular. I will always do my best to achieve the most.