Justin Garcia '22 Recruiting Profile
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Justin Garcia Sop...Personal Statement
Starting at a young age I have had to work against and over come obstacles related to my medical history. Born with crooked eyes, which have required a total of 5 surgeries, my eye hand coordination was never going to be the greatest. Knowing this, my parents started me off at a young age in the sport of jiu jitsu, where I could rely on my body awareness and physicality. As I continued on with jiu jitsu, I realized I could utilize my skills and transition into high school wrestling. Not having a lot of resources or opportunities for wrestling in our area, I have had to learn what I could and combine the two sports which make up a unique style. I have learned that I have a competitive fire and want perform to the best of my abilities. I am a quick learning, and apply what I have been taught. Being a part of a team, I have learned that I can also teach what I have learned and help my teammates. Serving in the role of Captain this past season gave me the opportunity to work on my leadership skills in addition to my skills and technique in wrestling. I know I can be an asset to any team and I am looking forward to the opportunity to learn and grow.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Team Captain 2020/2021 Season
- 2019 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Junior Captain
- 2018 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Sectional 3rd Place, Awarded "Rookie of the Year"
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2021 Thundercat Wrestling
- Newly started club in area; have not yet competed with club;
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Samuel Mangum
- High School Coach
- Eduardo Gonzalez
- Private Coach
- Moises Archer
- Other
- Emmanuel Martinez
Events
- Camp/Event
- Husker Wrestling Camp
- 6/14/21 to 6/25/21
- Camp/Event
- L.E.E. Invitational
- 1/11/20 to 1/11/20
- 2nd Place, 138 lb
- Camp/Event
- Lonestar Invitational: Tom Garces
- 12/06/19 to 12/06/19
- 3rd Place 138
- Camp/Event
- JRob Texas 5-Day Technique Camp
- 6/23/19 to 6/27/19
- Camp/Event
- CMU Wrestling Camp
- 6/20/19 to 6/22/19
- Dr. Joe Parisi and CMU hosted camp with focus on ground work
- Camp/Event
- District Tournament
- 2/05/19 to 2/05/19
- 3rd Place at 132, Regional Qualifier
Additional Sports
- Martial Arts
- 9 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Jiu-jitsu since the age of 7; 1st place in gi and no gi divisions Grand Prix Grappling
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 18-8 | 18-13 (85 total match points) |
| Pins | 12 | 13 |
| Takedowns | 14 | |
| Reversals | 8 | |
| Escapes | 20 | |
| Technical Falls | 0 | |
| Near Falls | 5 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. 2018/2019 Eng I PreAP; Bio PreAP; Geom PreAP; World GE PreAP Final Report Card: All A 2019/2020 Eng II PreAP; Alg II PreAP; Chem PreAP Final Report Card: All A (pre-COVID before moving to P/F system) 2020/2021: Health Science Rotation; Pre-Calculus; US History-OnRamps; Pharmacy PracticumAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. 2019/2020 AP World History: S1 grade 90; S2 grade P (moved to P/F system for COVID) 2020/2021: AP Environmental Science; AP English Language and Composition; AP Statistics; AP Government and Econ.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAll "A" Honor Roll, National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), Top 5% of Class 2022, National Honor Society Inductee December 2020
- ActivitiesH.O.S.A.-Future Health Professionals: Biomedical Team, Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 7 Goal and on track to achieve Eagle Scout by Fall 2021, Peer Tutoring , National Honor Society Inductee December 2020
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