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    Myers picks Maryland

    Spencer Myers was recruited by many of the nation's top college wrestling programs and had a difficult decision to make. But in the end, he decided that the University of Maryland provided everything he was looking for in a college experience.

    Spencer Myers (Photo/Don Herb)
    "Maryland offers everything I need academically and athletically," said Myers, through an e-mail to InterMat. "I felt at home at Maryland and got along well with the coaches and the wrestlers. This is important to me because I'll be living with them for the next five years. At Maryland, I believe they can help make me a four-time national champ, a great student, and a well-balanced person."

    Myers, a Pennsylvania state runner-up this past season at Selinsgrove High School, is three-time NHSCA Nationals finalist. He won the national title as a freshman and finished runner-up at the event the past two seasons. He was also a Junior Nationals All-American in freestyle this past summer in Fargo, placing fifth at 215 pounds. He is ranked as InterMat's No. 60 senior recruit in the country.

    Myers also said having the opportunity to work with Maryland head coach Kerry McCoy, one of the greatest U.S. heavyweights in history, factored into his decision.

    "I need to be able to wrestle big guys and be able to create angles for my shots," said Myers, who competed at 215 last season but projects as a college heavyweight. "Coach McCoy has the experience with wrestling against bigger opponents also. I would love to win four national titles at 285 and since Coach McCoy has won two, he knows what it takes and the technique needed. Working with Coach McCoy will make all the difference in my success as a wrestler."

    Myers, who is also a football and track standout, is relieved that the recruiting process is over and now he can focus on accomplishing his high school wrestling goals, which include winning the district, regional, and state titles, going undefeated and earning the No. 1 ranking, and breaking the Pennsylvania falls record. He also wants to finish his senior year with a 4.0 grade point average.

    Kerry McCoy
    "As this (recruiting) process began, I wasn't sure what to expect," said Myers. "It was very overwhelming at times. It was a huge decision in trying to find the right fit for me. Although there are many great places where I'm sure I would have felt at home, I believe I made the best choice. However, through this process, I had the opportunity to meet some great coaches and gained a lot of respect for the coaches and their programs. It will be awesome to be around them for the next five years. The hardest part of this whole process was telling the other coaches about my decision as I didn't want to let them down. Overall, I’m glad that I was fortunate enough to have this experience."

    As for college wrestling goals, Myers has many things he would like to accomplish during his time in College Park, Maryland.

    "I know I have set my goals high, but if I put my mind to it and do what is required, I can achieve my goals of becoming a four-time time national champ," said Myers. "Yes, I know that has only been accomplished once, but I know I can be the next. If one person can do it, so can another. I will also work to be a four-time ACC champ and ACC Wrestler of the Year. Academically, I want to be an Academic All-American and strive for a 4.0. My last goal is to be able to kick Coach McCoy's butt before I end my career."
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