Trinity Senior Signs With Youngstown State University
Nick Gliha, 17, of Lakewood signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Division I Youngstown State University, accepting a full tuition scholarship to run track and cross country.
During his four years at Trinity, Nick has broken many records and has been in seven state championships, including the boys track state team championship in 2009. Nick's win in the 3200-meter event was the performance that put the team into first place. Nick also led Trinity to a fifth place finish as a team in the cross country state championship in 2007, and a fourth place finish this year in 2010.
Although Nick would never tell you himself, he is the most decorated individual athlete in Trinity High School history. This soft-spoken young man who professes his love for Jesus and the church is Trinity's first four-time cross country state qualifier, three-time all-state cross country runner, and the Northeast League Conference's record holder in both the 1600-meter and the 3200-meter events. His quiet leadership has shown his teammates how to identify goals and then to obtain them.
"Nick is a coach's dream because he puts the needs of others in front of his own,” said Head Cross Country Coach Kevin Gorby. “He gives 100 percent every time out. He is the ultimate team player."
Nick's ambitions include continuing his winning ways at Youngstown State University and even running in the Olympics one day.
"Only 3 percent of runners get the chance to run in Division I in college," said Gliha. "I feel privileged to have been coached by Mr. Gorby and to have attended Trinity. Coming to this school was one of the best decisions of my life. It was here that I deepened my faith in myself, my love for Jesus and also learned how to excel on the athletic field."
Youngstown State University Head Track/Cross Country Coach Brian Gorby looks forward to welcoming Nick to his team.
"I know Nick will make a very positive impact on our program," he said. “He has passion and drive and all that it takes on and off the field to be a tremendous athlete. With his morals and values, he has the character and passion that are the key ingredients to reach any goal that he sets for himself."
Nick plans to major in Physical Therapy which he sees as a ministry. "I look forward to helping people with injuries move towards healing and living better lives."
About Trinity High School
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis and supported by Franciscan values, a challenging college preparatory curriculum and comprehensive career exploration, Trinity High School educates young women and men in grades 9-12 to become compassionate servant leaders, critical thinkers, and effective planners and decision makers.