Alika Onaga '24 Recruiting Profile

      I am more than just a student athlete. My insatiable hunger for perfection and my unwavering drive to excel while also maintaining a strong character both on and off the mat, is what sets me apart from any other recruit.

Over my 6 years of experience on a competitive cheer team, I have witnessed and experienced the profound impact of creating relationships and sustaining unbreakable bonds with your teammates. I’ve been on teams with exceptional athletes, but the most critical aspect of our team’s success has always been the ability to operate as a cohesive unit. No matter the skill level, if our team had no compassion for each other we couldn’t work together, and we had nothing. This is a lesson I’ll continue to use throughout my entire life. Whether it’s for family, cheerleading, school, or my future career knowing compassion and having the skill to create bonds and relationships with people is most definitely my strong suit, and I believe it is my best quality. 

The goal I am currently most dedicated to is cheering at a collegiate level. My commitment to maintaining a high standard for my schoolwork, competitive cheer, and my job in conjunction with one another demonstrates my determination and drive to achieve this goal. All student athletes work hard while balancing very busy schedules. However, what truly sets me apart from other recruits is my heart. My heart is the driving force that fuels my relentless pursuit for success. When I create a goal, I invest my whole heart into it. I’ll live, sleep, eat, and breathe the goals I’m actively working towards, while also loving every step of my journey till I reach success. Whether it’s a small or large goal, I will pour 110% of my love and passion in every step I take to ensure success for myself and my team.