Personal Statement

"Having Max on the line of scrimmage is like having a coach in pads. Over the course of my coaching career, I have never met a high school player -- offensive lineman or otherwise -- with as impressive of a football IQ as Max. His ability to recognize fronts, coverages and blitzes as well as make adjustments to complex blocking schemes undoubtedly led to our success on the field." - Coach Luke Marks, STA O-Line Coach

I am a determined person that works diligently to have things done correctly. As a player, I make sure that with every move I make I'm benefiting my team. I work year-round to better myself in terms of speed and strength, while also motivating my teammates to better themselves. I am a strong student not only in the classroom but also of the game. I take time to make sure I understand the material for classes and the defensive fronts of the next team we face.  As the center of our team, it is my job to communicate with the rest of the line on assignments based on what I see. In the classroom, I work collaboratively with my peers and teachers, and the results are shown in my strong GPA. St. Thomas Academy is a college-prep, catholic, all-male, military academy that is rigorous in its courseloads and expectations. I hope to offer my student-athletic attributes to positively affect programs at the next level.