Alexandra (Lexey) Grapentine '17 Recruiting Profile

Over the past few years I have had to overcome obstacles in order to play the game that I love and get the grades I know I deserve. My work ethic and determination in overcoming these obstacles, in addition to my strong leadership abilities, are why I would be an excellent student athlete.

I started playing soccer when I was about 4 years old but a few years ago I began growing too fast for my body to keep up so I had to take a break from soccer to rehabilitate myself. During those two years I got an in depth look at physical therapy and how much it can help get athletes back to their sports. This made me realize that I may enjoy studying physical therapy in college. My time away from soccer also cemented the fact that soccer was much more than just a pastime for me, it was a necessity for my happiness and well being.

During this same time I began to have difficulty in school. My grades no longer reflected my knowledge even though I worked non stop on my schoolwork. After doing lots of research and getting support from my physician and family, the summer before my Junior year I started taking ADD medication. It made all the difference. After struggling to maintain a 3.25 GPA for my first two years of high school, I easily brought my grades up to earn a 3.85 both semesters of my junior year while taking Algebra, AP Psychology, and Physics.