Senior Ryan Ostrowski Signs Athletic Letter of Intent for Wittenberg University
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School senior Ryan Ostrowski has committed to play soccer at Wittenberg University in the fall.
Surrounded by family, his coaches, and his friends, he signed his letter of intent on Feb. 21, in the SAS’s Wood-Alligood gymnasium.
In the goalkeeper position throughout his seven years at SAS, Ostrowski began playing soccer at age four. Participating in multiple age-based groups, he had the opportunity to explore different positions in the sport. His interest in playing goalkeeper emerged as he grew older and the chance presented itself, when the team had a match but no available goalie.
“I don’t remember what the score was or how many saves I had or how many goals I allowed, but I do remember the parents, coaches, and my teammates being very impressed with how I played,” he said.
Ostrowski began to grasp the basics of goalkeeping while playing on SAS’s middle school team, which led him to decide that he wanted to pursue playing professionally. He continued to fine tune his skills, growing stronger as a player and beginning as back-up goalkeeper for the varsity team his freshman year. However, after attending a plethora of training and recruitment camps, he recently came to a realization: though he no longer desires to play professionally, he would like soccer to be a part of his life.
“Wittenberg University attracts me because it is a small Division III school where I believe that I will be pushed to improve, compete, perform, and give my best efforts on the soccer field,” Ostrowski said.
He plans to study Sports Management at Wittenberg University to learn more about the business and politics surrounding professional athletics.