Connor Hawkes '16 Recruiting Profile

For college not only do I want to become better in the sport I play and share the passion for the game with my teammates, but I also really look forward to getting a good education. School was never easy for me because of the way I was(ADHD, ADD, Tourettes Symptoms.) and it held me back. But I've come so far as to keeping an almost steady GPA of 3.0. In college I want to take my strengths that I have already obtained, which is now Mechanical Engineering. I've always loved the details, but my true talents come from building things. My eyes have a mind of their own, to notice the details on a moving part or a contraption of sorts. And I try to take that detail, and re-imagine it to a whole new level. That same strength gives me the ability to improve in soccer, I notice the details on the field, how the ball moves when kicked a certain way, which players are making that sneaky run that no one else notices. It makes me a deadly player on the field attacking wise. It's also helpful when practicing. Each time I take a shot on goal, I take a minute to think about that shot. How did my foot strike the ball, how much power did I use, how far back did my leg pull back, etc. If the shot was good, I try to replicate it and look for similar results. If the shot was bad, I adjust my self to take a shot a little differently and see how much it impacts the results. I'm always wanting to improve something. Whether it be designing the newest modern television stand, improving my footwork, and so on. I've got an enormous passion to be the best I can be, and I'm never satisfied until things are positive in my eyes. Success and a bright future are my goals, and I use every bit of my day working to do so.