the teammate

I COMPETE HARD AND TRY TO BE A GOOD TEAMMATE

Sports have taught me that being a good teammate is about more than having the ball or scoring.

I try to communicate, keep working, and support the people around me whether I am playing or waiting for my turn.

soccer

DOING MY PART IN MIDFIELD

Playing midfield keeps me involved in almost every part of the game. I help on defense, move the ball forward, and communicate with my teammates. I often play for most of the game, so I have to stay focused from beginning to end.

This fall, I was excited to earn a spot on Rectory's varsity soccer team. Playing at a higher level has challenged me to work harder, stay focused, and become a more dependable teammate.

One of the highlights of our Fall 2026 season was winning the third annual Star Cup, competing against Carroll School, Pike School, and Fenn School. Celebrating the championship with my teammates made the experience even more special.

My coaches described my two-way ability as "indispensable to our team's success." Hearing that meant a lot to me because, more than anything, I want to be someone my teammates can count on.

“This two-way ability made him indispensable to our team’s success.”

— Eric Bordua & Andrew Barker, Soccer Coaches

BEYOND THE SCORE

DIFFERENT SPORTS, BUT THE SAME IDEA OF BEING A GOOD TEAMMATE.

tennis

STAYING UNTIL THE LAST MATCH
Tennis taught me that being part of a team does not end when my own match is over. I try to stay courtside and support my teammates until the last match finishes. Sometimes being a good teammate simply means being there.

“Mark approached practices and competitions with a positive attitude and remained supportive of his teammates.”

— Kuan Shen & Anna Werge, Tennis Coaches

baseketball

PLAYING FOR THE TEAM
Basketball has taught me that everyone has a job to do on every play. I have to communicate, move without the ball, pass, defend, and trust my teammates.

I am not going to be the one scoring every time, but I can stay involved and do my part. I like being part of a team where everyone helps each other.

“During games, Mark would listen and focus on the game and help support his teammates.”

— Ryan Finnegan & Eric Moran, Basketball Coaches

what sports taught me

show up. listen. keep going.

Sports have taught me that I do not have to be the person scoring to help my team. Sometimes I need to communicate, sometimes I need to listen, and sometimes I just need to keep working.

I want my teammates to know that they can count on me.