Ben Sheneman '17 Recruiting Profile
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2016 HighlightsPersonal Statement
If there was one word to describe me as a person, it would be balance. I believe that I lead a very balanced life, but it was not always that way. I've hit highs and lows in every area, academics, athletics, and everything in between. I was forced to find balance the hard way, but I believe because of these hardships and experiences that I have gone through that I have been shaped into a better and more mature young man and student athlete. I did not find volleyball until midway through my eighth grade year, so beginning to play the sport put me at a natural disadvantage to other players throughout the state and the country. I recognized this, and used it to fuel my ambition and drive to become better and better every day through physical and mental training as well as practicing every aspect of the game to become a competitive all-around player, capable of playing at the college level. My catchphrase to motivate myself is "it will be me", telling me myself that over and over again through training and practice, believing in myself when no one else would and working towards making my dreams a reality.
By pushing myself beyond my limits and putting in hard work (something I don't think a lot of people know the true meaning of), I have learned the value of teamwork, commitment, leadership, and once again, hard work. I believe that being such a balanced individual and drawing experience and knowledge from all different activities from music, theater, Boy Scouts (I am proud to say that I have earned my Eagle Scout award), 4-H, and athletics has taught me how to put these attributes to the best use in my life and in my training in volleyball. I am searching for a program that offers both competitive academics and athletics. I firmly believe that I possess the talent and skill to compete at the college level, as well as the work ethic, character and leadership skills to make an immediate impact on your program. Because of balance, I know that I have what it takes to succeed and lead at the college level.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #7
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 2nd Team All-Area, Honorable Mention All-State
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #7
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-County, 2nd Team All-Region, Honorable Mention All-Area
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
- 2014 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #30
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2017 CJVA (18 National)
- 2016 CJVA 17 Black (17 National)
- Finished 3rd in Bronze at BJNC
- 2015 CJVA 16 Black (NJ) (16 National)
- Finished 5th in Gold at AAU Nationals
- 2014 CJVA 15 Black (15 National)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Stephen Fenton
- Club Coach
- Jason Davila
- Club Coach
- Sam Haimann
- High School Assistant Coach
- Kevin Jones
Events
- Camp/Event
- Atlantic Northeast Qualifier
- 2/25/17 to 2/26/17
- Camp/Event
- Rochester CAN-AM
- 1/14/17 to 1/15/17
- Camp/Event
- USAV Boys Junior National Championships
- 6/29/16 to 7/06/16
- Placed 3rd in Bronze, 17Club
- Camp/Event
- Atlantic Northeast Qualifier
- 2/27/16 to 2/28/16
- Camp/Event
- AAU Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships
- 6/19/15 to 6/21/15
- Placed 3rd in Gold, 16u
- Camp/Event
- Atlantic Northeast Qualifier
- 2/21/15 to 2/22/15
- Camp/Event
- AAU Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships
- 6/19/14 to 6/22/14
- Placed 3rd in Silver, in 16u division as a 15u team
Training
- Speed & Agility/Plyometrics
- 3 years
- Speed and agility and plyometric training: footwork, conditioning, sprints, sand drills
- Strength Training
- 4 years
- Lifting and conditioning 5 days per week
- Specific vertical jump training
- 1 year
- Created my own training program focusing on intense, explosive exercises to improve vertical jump height
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Basketball
- 6 years
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Kills | 156 | 117 |
| Solo Blocks | 65 | 41 |
| Assisted Blocks | 29 | 20 |
| Total Blocks | 94 | 61 |
| Digs | 42 | 12 |
| Receiving Chances | 0 | |
| Aces | 32 | 15 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors U.S. History 1 Honors Biology 1 Honors Algebra 2 Honors English 1 Honors Chemistry 1 Honors Geometry Honors English 2 Honors German 3 & 4Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP U.S. History AP English Language & Composition AP World History AP Biology AP English Literature & Composition AP English Language & Composition AP Calculus AB AP German Literature & CultureRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsGerman Honors Society Honor Roll 2013/2014 Honor Roll 2015/2016
- ActivitiesCJMEA Region II Choir (2013-2016) NJMEA All-State Choir (2014-2016) ACDA All Eastern Choir (2016) NAfME All Eastern Choir (2017) Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 194 4-H: Hunterdon County 4-H Sheep Club, Junior Leaders, 4 Paws to Freedom Seeing Eye Puppy Club Hunterdon Central Marching Red Devils (Drum Major for 2016/2017 season) Hunterdon Central Drama Department: Dark of the Moon (2015): Mr. Allen, The Sound of Music (2016): Captain Von Trapp, Almost Maine (2015/2016): Student Director, The Man Who Came to Dinner (2016/2017): Student Director Hunterdon Central Pit Orchestra (2013-2015) Hunterdon Central German Club (2013-2016) German Honors Society (2015-2017) German American Partnership Program (2015)
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