Personal Statement

My name is Brendan Kang and I am currently a junior at Harvard-Westlake High School in North Hollywood, CA.  I am a 3 year starter on the varsity football team playing wide receiver and outside linebacker.  In 2017, I led the team in sacks and tackles for loss.  I was selected 2nd team all defense in our league during my sophomore year. During my freshman year I led the team in special team yards as a kick off returner.  

I also played 3rd and pitcher for my high school baseball team.  I have an 85MPH fastball and led the team in HRs.  I was selected to an elite national scout baseball team, Garciaparra Baseball Group and competed in Junior Olympics Baseball tournaments in 2017 and 2016.  I was on the high school track and field team in 2018 specializing in the 100, 200 and long jump.  I am also a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo where I won numerous form and sparring competitions as a youth.

During my freshman year I was on the dean's list with a 3.7 GPA. My hobbies include Olympic weight lifting, reading and video games.  I am a focused and dedicated student athlete. My goal is to play football in college while majoring in economics or engineering.  I am a natural leader who leads by example and always tries to find ways to improve continuously in football and in life.