Zach Weidler '23 Recruiting Profile

Sports have always played a big part of my life.  Growing up I played football and baseball in addition to Wrestling.  I am a gifted athlete in all of the sports I have played, but wrestling is my favorite.

 There is something to be said controlling your own destiny on that wrestling mat.  I can remember winning my first gold metal like it was yesterday, when in fact is was when I was in third grade.  I can remember fighting my dad when he would take me to run, as I did not understand how running was going to help me wrestle.  When I was standing on the top of the podium and they put the gold medal around my neck I turned to my dad and said, “I get it now; I understand winning takes hard work and training is the key.”  I am always training now I enjoys running and lifting weights every chance I can get.  I have a great work ethic and I am a very coachable athlete.

I have been very lucky to wrestle in the starting Varsity line up since I was in sixth grade.  It was very exciting when I became the youngest in my school and county history to win the district championship to go on and be the youngest in my school to become a state qualifier in 7^th grade.  I have had some incredible wrestling experiences wrestling for dual teams all around the country.  I really enjoy being part of a team and know the importance of being a true team player.

Being a third generation wrestler in my family is certainly big shoes to fill.  I have always looked up to my dad and wanted to achieve the same goals he did in Freestyle and Greco.  It was very exciting when I won the Florida Freestyle and Greco State tournament as well as the Southeast Regional Freestyle and Greco Tournament and Placed 5^th in Nationals.

I hope to study medicine in college.  As sports have played a big part of my life, I have seen quite a few sports injuries and I aspire to be an orthopedic surgeon, so I can treat other athletes like myself and give them the best care possible.  I enjoy giving back to my community and volunteering to help those who are not as fortunate as me.  I truly know the importance of have good character on and off the mat.  I hope you will give me a chance to prove it.