Collin Purinton '15 Recruiting Profile

I would like to wrestle at a D1 college while pursuing a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.

Currently  ranked #24 (2014 Junior 113 lbs) in the nation by Wrestling USA Magazine. 

I am a driven individual who always looks for challenges and ways to better myself.  I am very disciplined and work harder than most individuals.  For example, in my sophomore year I broke my hand in the championship match at a large high school wrestling tournament and went on to not only finish the match but won it as well.   Even though I had a broken hand and was in a cast for eight weeks, I continued to go to practice and find ways to progress.  I was medically released to wrestle the night before the state qualifying tournament.  After qualifying, I went on to win the State Championships as well.   That year, even though I had a broken hand, I was the only wrestler on our team that never missed a practice.   I didn't just show up, I continued to push myself.  For example, I would wrap my arm up with pads and wrestled teammates one handed.   During the time I could not compete, I spent much time at tournaments helping coach and motivate my teammates  as well.

I am an honor role student with a 3.62 GPA.  Classes taken include honors courses.  I believe I would be an asset to any wrestling team and college academic program.