Samuel Mercoli '15 Recruiting Profile

Dear Coach,

My dream is to someday run at the Olympics. This has always been a goal of mine ever since I started running cross country and track three years ago. Coming into this sport I didn't know what to expect because I have never run more than a mile. When I started cross country and my coach said that we were running five miles for practice, I looked at him an said, " are you crazy ?" But, I have learned a lot since then and I try my best every practice because I have always worked hard at something I love doing.

In three years of running, I have been many places, like Iowa, Virginia and New York all for the Jr. Olympics. I have qualified for the Jr. Olympic nationals three years in a row. I have placed 8th in the country in the 1500m and 9th in the country in the 3000. I have also set the middle school cross country record for my school. I have received numerous awards and honors as a middle school and as a club runner but, the one I'm most proud of was the award I got for being the most dedicated. I have always been a leader and I don't see this changing as my career in running keeps going.

As a competitive runner I like good competition so I can push myself to improve. I have always liked to push the limits to see what I'm capable of. I'm really looking for a good running school with a coach I can learn from as well as working hard to get a good education. I always love to learn new things.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Sam Mercoli