Robert ShepherdWhy Princeton?
Shepherd: Throughout high school, I knew that I wanted to wrestle in a Division I college. I needed a great coach and challenging academics to achieve my goals in wrestling and school. Princeton has both of these things going for them in that Chris Ayres is a great coach, and Princeton is the best collegiate education in the country. Also at Princeton it seems that everyone supports each other in everything they do. The sense of community there is very strong, and people are there to help you throughout college, life, and wrestling. On top of that, I feel that in Princeton wrestling I can be a part of a up and coming team that will compete on the national level.
What are your future goals in collegiate wrestling?
Shepherd: In collegiate wrestling my goal is to be a NCAA champion. I come from a hard working family and wrestling program, in highly competitive state for wrestling. I believe that if I work hard and continue to improve my skills in wrestling, I will achieve this goal. I continue to have the passion and drive that are necessary to be successful in this sport. I feel that I have been quietly going about my business and overlooked in some cases being overshadowed by the larger names in my class. I look forward to wrestling on a national level, and continuing to adapt and work hard to achieve my goals. I feel like I have accomplished most of my goals locally, and that I am just beginning to work toward my goals on a national level. This is a journey and a challenge that I am looking forward to.
Do you feel prepared to make the jump to Division I collegiate wrestling?
Shepherd: I feel that by the end of my senior year I will be prepared to wrestle competitively at the Division I level. I have great coaching in my high school room, as well as coaches that have successfully competed at the Division I, Division III and NAIA levels that understand what it takes to do well at those levels. My strength coach has coached at many colleges both Division I and Division III and he continues to push me and my team mates to excel and prepare us for now and the future.
What three words would describe you?
Shepherd: Persistent. Diligent. Focused
What are you looking forward to the most headed into your senior season at Mason High School?
Shepherd: I am looking forward to leading my team both in wrestling and academically to achieving both the teams goals and my personal goals.
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