About Nicholas Woolfolk

Perhaps my number one asset is determination. I learned a lot about myself throughout my academic and athletic journey over the years. In high school, I was a part of the International Baccalaureate program, where I participated and excelled in the classroom taking advanced/college level courses, graduating with a 4.56 GPA. I have always been self-motivated and determined to give my full effort because of the characteristics my parents instilled in me throughout my childhood.

During high school, I played five sports, achieving multiple athletic awards and notoriety for my performance in the class, as well as my leadership capabilities. Despite leading the pack in my endeavors, I was not highly recruited for collegiate athletics. I accepted a walk-on spot at Christopher Newport University (a Division III) in Virginia to play football. However, the coach who recruited me left CNU shortly after I arrived, and the new coach brought many of his own recruits. It became obvious I would not see much playing time. I decided to take the initiative and started looking for another university where I could contribute to the team. I was determined to control my own destiny.

Virginia State University (a Division II) welcomed me with open arms, and I was able to start on the football team and also became a valuable member of the baseball team. After transferring I found myself at a school that recognized my athletic abilities on the football and baseball fields. I was blessed to receive a partial athletic and academic scholarship and played for three years while earning my bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (3.9 GPA). I was fortunate enough to receive multiple awards and accolades that demonstrated my desire to excel. 

After completing my degree, I had an extra year of eligibility for both sports and wanted to prove to myself that I had what it took to accomplish my dream of becoming a Division I athlete. I decided to attend Troy University, where I could compete and contribute to the university's football and baseball teams, while obtaining my master's degree in Sport Management (3.3 GPA).
 
The ability to be a dual-sport collegiate athlete for four years illustrated my maturity, time management skills, and determination to achieve the goals I set for myself. Throughout my college career I also worked during summers and holiday breaks to help offset the many expenses of attending college. The many qualities and characteristics I possess show that I am capable of meeting the demands of any future employment.