Isabella Defonte '20 Recruiting Profile

My college goals are to improve, both academically and athletically. My goal for swimming is to train hard, drop time, and bond with my teammates. My academic goals are to maintain an excellent average, push myself to study more than I normally would and to finish each year being proud of what I have accomplished. What makes me a good candidate for a team is that I will put in the work and I will not stop till I reach my goals. I also am a great teammate due to the fact that I cheer on my teammates and if someone needs a little encouragement I am the person that tells them don't give up, you can do this. I am different from many other recruits because I swim on one of the most competitive teams in the country and I have learned to successfully manage my time between the double practices every day and the college courses I take in school, which will help me immensely in college.  Although swimming is very important to me, academics will always come first. I have great character and I take criticism very well which has made me a strong individual and overall a good candidate for any team.