Derrick Swaney '14 Recruiting Profile
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2013 Full MatchPersonal Statement
My goal this year is to win an individual state championship. Last year I was tied at 1 – 1 in the third period of the Missouri State semi-finals. Unfortunately, I got taken down and lost the match. This year I am hungry to win an individual state championship and I have worked every day towards improving both physically and mentally as a wrestler. I would also like for our high school team to win the state championship once again in 2013 – 14. I can hardly wait for the season to start!
After high school, I am seeking a great college experience where I can lay the foundation for my future. I am excited about the prospect of becoming a college wrestler. I came into the sport late, as a freshman in high school, and I was physically a slow developer. I am improving tremendously with each experience on the mat. Rather than being burned out on the sport, I am extremely enthusiastic every time I have a chance to wrestle. Over the past two years, I've greatly improved my strength, conditioning, technique, and mental toughness and I would like to have the chance to see just how far I can go on the college level.
After college, I am considering the possibility of one day being a high school wrestling coach.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Area, State Champion Class 1 at 126 lbs
Team Awards
- Ranked 1# at 132 lbs in Class 1 by Missouri Wrestling.com, State Champs
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All- St.Louis Metro,Most Improved Class 1 Wrestler,Nominated for Junior of the Year-St Louis, 4th Place Mo. Junior Freestyle Medalist
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place, 4th Place State Medalist
- 2012 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- 26-8 (2 losses were inj. ff)
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2013 Team Missouri-Ozark All-Stars (Disney All-Star Duals)
- 2013 Team St Louis (Advanced)
- 2012 Purler Wrestling Academy NA (Advanced)
Events
- Camp/Event
- Missouri State Wrestling Championship
- 2/20/14 to 2/22/14
- Missouri State 126 lb class #1 State Champion
- Camp/Event
- Class 1 Distict 1
- 2/14/14 to 2/15/14
- 1st Place 126 Lb District Champion
- Camp/Event
- Eric Lewis Invitational
- 1/24/14 to 1/25/14
- Finished 2nd Place at 132 lbs
- Camp/Event
- Highway 141 Rumble
- 1/18/14 to 1/18/14
- 1st Place 132 lb weight class
- Camp/Event
- Mt. Olive Invitational
- 1/11/14 to 1/11/14
- 1st Place in 126 lb weight class
- Camp/Event
- Granite City Invitational
- 12/28/13 to 12/28/13
- Finished 2nd at Granite City Holiday Tournament
- Camp/Event
- Fort Worth Duals
- 7/26/13 to 7/27/13
- At this tournament I went undefeated and beat the #2 wrestler from Alabama in 6A and the #2 wrestler from Oklahoma in 5A as well as beating #6 in Texas in 5A.
- Camp/Event
- Disney Duals
- 6/28/13 to 7/01/13
- This tournament had some of the best wrestlers in the country. I was able to go up against several wrestlers ranked in the top 15 in the country. Our team finished in the top 16 teams out of all the 50 teams
- Camp/Event
- Missouri Freestyle state tournament.
- 5/04/13 to 5/04/13
- I placed third in the 132lbs weight class at the junior level.
- Camp/Event
- Corn Cob Nationals
- 3/17/13 to 3/17/13
- I wrestled a weight class up from my normal weight, but was able to win 4 matches. I was able to compete against state medalists from other states and defeat them. I was unfortunately eliminated by the same wrestler twice in the placing round and in the first match.
- Camp/Event
- Missouri High school districts
- 2/09/13 to 2/10/13
- I placed second in the district placing second behind the 9th ranked wrestler in the country.
- Camp/Event
- Missouri High school State Championship
- 2/06/13 to 2/09/13
- I placed fourth at this tournament.
Training
- Ken Chertow wrestling camps
- 3 years
- I have gone to multiple camps in the last three years run by an Olympic wrestler Ken Chertow.
- Jay Robinson Intensive camp
- 1 year
- It is considered the one of, if not the hardest wrestling camp in the country. I attended the camp this year.
- Bloomsburg college camp
- 2 years
- For two years I have gone to their training and competition camp.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Record | 48-7 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesTop NCSA Athletes at Whitfield High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
