Alexa McDonald '18 Recruiting Profile

I need to continue the effort to become physically stronger and improve technically in order to strengthen my performance overall.   I'm driven to swim for a Division 1 college program such as offered in the Big Ten or Mid-American Conferences.   My goal for the 2015-16 swim season was to become stronger and demonstrate greater stamina; to markedly display improvement in starts and stroke technique, with stronger sprint finishes.  This goal is being achieved.

• By March 2017 (as a H.S. Junior), I want to achieve or exceed the following time goals -- 50 Free - 23.65Y, 100 Free - 52.40Y, 200 Free - 1:53.50Y, 100 Breast - 1:03.75Y and 200 IM - 2:08.00 -- and look forward to competing in junior national competitions.

I believe I'm a good candidate for a college program.  I can be trusted to listen intently to my coach's instructions and corrections and work diligently to make changes and improve.   I'm dedicated to my team.   I have close friendships with team members.   I'm encouraging and supportive of others, wanting to see my teammates reach their goals and achieve success.  My friendship isn't based on how well I compete with teammates.   I'm sincere and cherish friendships.

• My athletic objectives target realistic performance goals and bring success to my team.  (As a freshman, my performance in the 2014-15 swim season contributed 375 Points to the USA Swim Club [9/1/2014 - 3/31/2015] -- the top point award for the girls Senior Select Group, USA Swim Club.
• This level of success was achieved in the 2015-16 swim season as well; accumulating 522 points for my team (in individual events - top point award/girls Senior Select Group).

I've been a competitive swimmer for nine years.   I played softball, basketball and ran track.   But for me, no other sport is as exciting or rewarding as swimming.