Charlotte Latin's final collegiate athletic commitment event of the year celebrated a trio of Hawks and a return to the event's pre-2020 location of the Black Box. Dave Mosrie, Max Rimler, and Levani Tutovani were surrounded by family, friends, coaches, teachers, and other supporters. The student-athletes shared what they love about their respective sport and what drew them to the schools they selected, while their coaches spoke about the athletes' contributions to their Charlotte Latin teams. In all, ten Hawks have made collegiate athletic commitments so far this year, including a group honored in November and another honored in February.

Video from the live stream of today's event is available here, and photos taken during the celebration are available here. Congratulations to Dave Mosrie, Max Rimler, and Levani Tutovani on your academic and athletic achievements! Read on to find out a bit more about their journeys.

DAVE MOSRIE - Williams College
Baseball

Dave is a three-sport athlete for Latin, competing in football, wrestling, and baseball. His love for sports is innate, and he grew up wanting to try them all. Dave began playing baseball when he was five and although he didn't realize it at that age, he would grow to love the duality of playing a team sport that requires a high level of individual performance. Dave also says that, "In the sport of baseball, you fail more than you succeed and I love how that aspect of it requires you as a player to show mental toughness and grit." Dave has certainly developed mental toughness and grit. He is one of the most poised players I've ever coached. He seems to flourish in big-time situations with the game on the line, and he is definitely someone we want at the plate or out on the mound to help close-out a victory. Dave is an outstanding leader as well, and has consistently helped JV and middle school players in practice.

When he was considering his options for next year, Dave was drawn to a beautiful campus and inviting community in Williamstown, Massachusetts. He is looking forward to not only receiving a great education, but also competing in the New England Small College Athletic Conference where he'll face former teammate Nathan Samii (currently at Middlebury). We look forward to following his ongoing baseball career as Dave heads to Williams College in the fall. Congratulations Dave!

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MAX RIMLER - Dickinson College
Baseball

Max was introduced to baseball when he was four years old by his dad, and he says he instantly fell in love with it. Like Dave, he loves that it feels like an individual sport when you are hitting, but requires the entire team to do what's necessary to score runs – and that it teaches you that failures are really just a part of the path to success. Max brings a high baseball IQ to our program that has been a tremendous asset. He challenges us as coaches to be attentive to the small details of the game and acts as another coach on the field. Both Max and Dave have been crucial to building a new foundation for our baseball program with their buy-in and commitment.

As part of his college search, Max was introduced to a small school of about 2,500 students in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He likes the small teacher-to-student ratio, which provides the opportunity to develop relationships with his professors – something he feels is key to succeeding in the classroom. Max aspires to be a doctor someday, and Dickinson students have a very high rate of medical school acceptance. When he's not studying, Max will continue to pursue the sport he loves as part of the Centennial Conference with the Red Devils of Dickinson College. Congratulations Max!

 

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LEVANI TUTOVANI - Queens University
Swimming

What began as a recreational activity for five-year-old Levani Tutovani has turned into fuel for his competitive fire. A coach spotted talent in Levani early on, and he began swimming competitively when he was seven. Always an active and energetic kid, he found an outlet in competition that he still finds exciting today. Levani is a sprinter, and he channels all of his energy into swimming short events very, very fast. That speed has been a huge asset for the Hawks. In his three years at CLS, Levani has scored 103 individual points and contributed to 234 relay points towards the boys' swimming team's three consecutive state championships. His name has been on the Latin record board since his sophomore year, and he has emerged as an emotional leader with his ability to fuel the team's energy while remaining cool under pressure.

Levani has only lived in Charlotte for five years, but he has grown to love it. His college search introduced him to a lot of different schools, including one he didn't know that much about that was practically in his backyard. As it turns out, one of his club coaches used to swim there, and a former club coach now works there. Levani started communicating with the coaching staff and was immediately impressed by both their responsiveness and attentiveness. He felt cared for as a person first, and a swimmer second. He was drawn to the smaller size of the school, the preparedness of students when they graduate, and – of course – to the opportunity to be part of a program that has won seven consecutive Division II national championships. We can't wait to watch how high Levani will soar as a member of the Royals of Queens University. Congratulations Levani!