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Joseph Crowder ‘20 Recruiting Profile

  • Centreville High School
  • Centreville , VA
  • Men's Volleyball
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Joseph Crowder's Men's Volleyball Recruiting Profile
Club:
Arlington Elite (St. James VBC) U17 Nationnals
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
155
Dominant Hand:
Right
Age:
21
Prim. Position:
S
Sec. Position:
DS
Standing Reach
7ft. 6in.
Block Jump
9ft. 8in.
Approach Jump
10

Personal Statement

“A great player to coach - would love an entire team of you.”  -- Ken Shibuya, Coach Stanford Cardinals

Check out additional videos on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1xO12whZpvVlh__OAinzA

My dream is to play volleyball at the collegiate level at a university or college that has an academic standing that matches their men’s volleyball reputation. I recognize the true importance of going to college is the education. I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA, having taken honors level courses in subjects where it was offered. In my freshman year I was one of two students selected to receive outstanding honors awards from my high school in geometry and sports medicine.

I work hard to excel academically, but volleyball is my passion. Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of boys’ volleyball in the Washington D.C. area. In the Northern Virginia area boys volleyball is not a high school sport, and before this year there was only one club who fielded teams in my age bracket. As a result, I’ve had to create opportunities beyond the club experience, like fall, spring and summer rec leagues (adult and youth), playing coed, grass and sand tournaments for juniors and adults, open gym, and summer athletic camps.

On every formal team I’ve played on, I have been a starter.  I work hard to be a leader on and off the court.  I was chosen to be captain on my club team the last two seasons and take that position very seriously.  My teammates and coaches know when I walk off the court I’ve done my best, win or lose.

One of the most important things I have learned from my experiences is that the cohesiveness of the team can make or break it. The success of the team is directly affected by the team’s attitude towards each other and the opponent. I work hard to maintain and project a steady, positive attitude at all times on the court, and while in the game am always focused on helping to keep my teammates motivated and focused.

I have played as setter for the last three years. In my third club season, my primary position on my team was setter and right side, running a 6-2. Three months into the season I was moved to outside because of my consistently high hitting efficiency and ability to perform as a hitter under pressure. I willingly took the position because I believe that playing different positions helps create a well-rounded player.

Hard work pays off.

My hard work and dedication to playing whenever possible has paid off. Before I was moved to a hitting position, I had the most assists on the team. I ended 2017 regular season with the leading hitting efficiency (having switched part-way through the season), I had the second highest number of kills and total attacks, and lead with the highest hitting percentage. I also led the team in service aces (18%) and had the second lowest service error rates (13%). I loved the opportunity to work on my defensive play, and as a result also led the team in digs.

I was selected to attend the indoor A3 high performance camp both years I tried out. My club team has also earned the chance to play in the boy’s USAV junior national open division for the second time. Even though we may not be high-ranking, just being able to play against teams of such high caliber from all over the country is a reward in and of itself. I have also attended camps at Penn State, Regional High Performance, and Pepperdine University.

To increase touches and all-around gameplay I have recently started playing beach. I attended a USAV high-performance beach development clinic. I won a bid to the open division and played in the 2017 USAV Junior Beach Nationals.

I make up for my smaller stature relative to other players with my passion and commitment to the sport, high volleyball IQ,  coachability,  leadership, and versatility in whatever position I am needed to play.

Athletics

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience:
  • 7 seasons
  • 2019 Arlington Elite (St. James VBC) U17 Nationnals (National)
  • Season Schedule
  • 2018 CSBC (Coach Steve Beach Club) (CSBC M18s)
  • 2018 CSBC (Coach Steve Beach Club) (Beach Club)
  • 2018 Arlington Elite (U16 National)
  • Season Schedule
  • 2017 Braddock Road Volleyball Club (U15 National)
  • Notes: Team Captain. Starter. Started season as primary setter running 6-2; Switched to OH/OPP mid-season to meet team need.
  • 2016 Braddock Road Volleyball Club (National)
  • Notes: Team co-Captain. Starter. Primary setter / OPP running 6-2
  • 2015 Braddock Road Volleyball Club (U14 National)
  • Notes: Starter, backup setter & all around

Coach References

  • Club Coach
  • Noel Okoye
  • Club Coach
  • Steve O'Leary (Beach Club Coach)

Additional Sports

  • Swimming
  • 8 Years
  • Club/Travel Team
  • Track
  • 1 Year
  • Varsity Team
  • Beach Volleyball
  • F
  • 2 Years
  • Club/Travel Team
  • Evaluated A1/A2 at National HP Evaluation; Invited to U17 National Team Selection Camp.

Academics

Grades

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High School Information

High School:
Centreville High School
State:
VIRGINIA
Phone:
(703) 802-5400

Academic Accomplishments

Honors Classes:
Yes. Junior year: History, Spanish IV
AP Classes:
Yes. Senior year: English, Statistics, U.S. Government, Psychology, Biology Junior year: English, Environmental Science Sophomore year: History
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
No

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Award
    • Varsity Letter for Academics Freshman and Sophomore Years
  • Award
    • National Spanish Honor Society
  • Award
    • National Junior Honor Society
  • Award
    • All A Honor Roll
  • Award
    • Outstanding Achievement in Geometry Honor Award (2 students selected annually school wide)
  • Award
    • Outstanding Achievement in Sports Medicine Honor Award (2 students selected annually school wide)
  • Activity
    • Wildcats Versus Cancer
  • Activity
    • Armfield Farm Swim Team
  • Activity
    • Clean the World Club
  • Activity
    • Operation Smile

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Statistics

Statistic 2017 Braddock R
Attack Kills 232 (2nd)
Kill Percentage 34% (2nd)
Assists 242
Total Blocks 5
Digs 284
Aces 99
Aces/Game 17%
Service Errors 13%
 

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