John Robertson '16 Recruiting Profile

After experiencing three years of high school athletics, the most vital aspect of success that has become apparent to me is passion. Playing on an 11-2 team my freshman year, then dropping to 3-7 and later 2-8 my sophomore and junior years has given me the insight and knowledge of the difference between a team that wins and a team that loses. That difference is passion. Passion for the game, for getting better, and most importantly for your teammates- to not let the brother beside you down. I have that passion. Watching my brothers and I go from 11-2 to 2-8 is not something I can bear to see. I take pride in building relationships, finishing every rep, and going 110% as I know it will translate not only to wins on the football field, but also a better life outside the lines.

I am looking for a school that offers not only a great education, but also somewhere that has genuine people with whom I can build real relationships. Being on a team that I can call family is huge for me, as I am aware how much dedication being a college student-athlete demands, and how much time I would spend with my team. I truly believe I would benefit whatever team I'm on not only athletically, but as a leader and in ways that translate outside the lines.