NCAA Recruiting Profile · Class of 2028
Distance Freestyle & Backstroke • Open Water • Triathlon
Year-round distance swimmer with consistent time drops across all events. Seeking an NCAA program that values pacing discipline, endurance, and academic excellence.
► Personal Best Times — SCY
500 Free
↓ 37.97s since 2024
5:12.23
1000 Free
↓ 1:57 since 2024
10:42.68
1650 Free
↓ 1:44 since 2024
17:52.00
200 Back
↓ 22.11s since 2024
2:07.45
500 Free
5:12.23
↓ 37.97s since 2024
Personal Best — 2026
1000 Free
10:42.68
↓ 1:57 since 2024
Personal Best — 2026
1650 Free
17:52.00
↓ 1:44 since 2024
Personal Best — 2026
200 Back
2:07.45
↓ 22.11s since 2024
Personal Best — 2026
Background
I'm a Class of 2028 distance freestyle swimmer training year-round under Coach Paul Florio. My primary focus is aerobic capacity and pacing strategy in the 500, 1000, and 1650 freestyle, with secondary events in the 200 backstroke.
Beyond the pool, I compete in open water and triathlon events — building a deep aerobic engine and the mental discipline that transfers directly into distance racing.
I'm seeking an NCAA program with strong distance coaching and competitive academics. Open to all divisions and geographic regions.
Class Year
2028
High School
Location
Middletown, NJ
New Jersey
Primary Events
500/1650 Free
200 Back secondary
GPA
4.45
Weighted
Multi-Sport
Triathlon
Open Water Swim
Leadership
HOBY Alumni
Hugh O'Brian Youth
Development
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| Season | 500 Free | 1000 Free | 1650 Free | 200 Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5:50.20 | 12:40.64 | 19:36.26 | 2:29.56 |
| 2025 | 5:30.81 ↓19s | 11:14.12 ↓1:26 | 18:35.63 ↓1:01 | 2:14.91 ↓15s |
| 2026 PB | 5:12.23 ↓19s | 10:42.68 ↓31s | 17:52.00 ↓44s | 2:07.45 ↓7s |
All times SCY • Green figures show improvement from previous season
Where to Find Ryan
Fall
2026
Fall Club Season
Schedule pending
Win
2026
High School Season Opener
New Jersey
Feb
2027
NJ State Championships
New Jersey
Spr
2027
Club Spring Qualifier
TBD
Coaches welcome to attend. Contact Coach Paul Florio at floriopaul07@gmail.com to confirm heat assignments.
Race Film
Multi-Sport
Beyond the pool, Ryan competes in triathlon and open water swimming events. This multi-sport background provides an unusually strong aerobic base and mental toughness that directly benefits pool performance in distance events.
Open water racing demands superior pacing judgment and the ability to push through discomfort without lane lines — skills that transfer directly to the 1650.
Specific events, distances, and results available upon request.
Triathlon Events
Sprint, Olympic, and youth-distance formats — swim, bike, run
Open Water Swimming
Distance events in open water, lake, and ocean conditions
Aerobic Cross-Training
Year-round cycling and running complement pool training volume
Mental Toughness
Multi-discipline racing builds race IQ and pain tolerance
Classroom
4.70
Weighted GPA
Class of 2028
Middletown, NJ
AP Coursework: World History, Economics, Human Geography, Physics (Dual Enrollment)
Honors Courses: English 1 & 2, Geometry, Biology Lab, French 4, Algebra 2/Pre-Calculus, Chemistry Lab, US History 1
HOBY Alumni — Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership, a nationally recognized seminar for high school sophomores selected for leadership potential.