We would like to congratulate Patrick Herrera on his commitment to Northwestern University. Here are Patrick’s recruiting story and interview with his family. Good luck as a Wildcat!
1. Share your recruiting story and status
My recruiting experience was a little unique because of COVID, and college coaches could not come see me play in person. I was able to receive most of my interest through Twitter videos of my workouts and gameplay. Through these videos, I was able to get a great offer, and I committed in the summer before my senior year.
2. What school are you going to, and why did you choose them?
I decided to commit to Northwestern University because they are one of the best academic schools in the country, and I got a great feel from the coaches about their program.
3. How did SportsForce help in the process?
SportsForce was extremely beneficial in my recruiting process because they were able to get my name out there, create a player profile for me, and contact schools I was interested in. Also, when I was narrowing down my potential schools, SportsForce helped me find pros and cons in each university, and it helped me eventually find my perfect school.
4. What advice would you give to other players and parents with the recruiting process?
Some advice that I would give players going though the recruiting process is to be patient and not rush your college decision. If you work hard, the right school will find you, and you will get the opportunity you deserve.
5. How excited are you on your future in college?
I am extremely excited about attending Northwestern University. Being able to play college baseball in a major conference like the Big 10 has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, and I will be getting one of the best educations in the country.
6. How much money do you estimate your family saving in college expenses over the entirety of your college career?
I will save over $250,000.
7. Would you recommend SportsForce to any other student-athletes? Why?
I would definitely recommend SportsForce to other players, and I know I would not have received some of the opportunities I did without their help.
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