Benjamin Fielding '19 Recruiting Profile

     Winning the European Championship my freshman year really turned my life around and made me realize I was capable of wrestling at the collegiate level.  However, my dreams were quickly changed when I traveled to the National High School Coaches Association Nationals at Virginia Beach and did not place.  I knew I had to change my character and work ethic going into my sophomore year.  As I won my second European title, I still lacked something to get me to the next level and become an All-American at the National Tournament.

     The biggest obstacle I overcame in my high school career, thus far, happened at the Baden Wurrtemberg Men's Freestyle State Championships.  My first match woke me up as I was beat by tech.  I was extremely upset with my lack of performance and knew I could do better.  The tournament was set up in a pool and I was able to pin my next opponent from Iran and win the semi-finals against an Afghani man.  I crossed over to the finals and overcame my first defeat to win the State Championships against a German man. 

     Throughout my career I have been lucky enough to be part of great teams.  I know I have grown ethically and physically and I am ready to compete at the collegiate level.  I am a two sport athlete and have had the honor of being a captain of our varsity wrestling team since my sophomore year.  I know that I still have a lot more to learn and I have what it takes to help your team as a wrestler, leader, and person.