Ricky Chestnutwood '14 Recruiting Profile

I have been swimming for only two years, and had no prior club experience. Since 7th grade I have participated in school sports: track (primarily hurdles), football, basketball, and rugby. I am a varsity letter recipient in track, football and swimming, and have competed in track at the state level.

My junior year I found the sport I truly loved, swimming. I knew that I wanted to continue swimming for as long as I could. In two seasons I improved my breaststroke time by 29 second, and I feel that I still have a lot of room for improvement.

I want to reach my potential and contribute to the team. My team has elected me a captain even though I don't go to the school for which I swim (my school doesn't have a swim team), I have also been given an award for the best teammate.

Academically, I have improved each year since starting high school and I am determined to graduate from college with honors.