Whitney Rush '21 Recruiting Profile
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2020 HighlightsPersonal Statement
The I My name is Whitney Rush (Class of 2021), I am a left-handed 5’8 Combo Guard at EastLake High School. Physical attributes include quick and fast speed, tough defense, strong catching ability, high free throw percentage and ability to drive to basket. Played co-ed flag football for 3 years with a total of 30+ touchdowns and won offensive player of the year.
I have been a starting guard on varsity basketball since my freshman season. My background includes over 8 years in Crossfit where I have won many Championships including Co-ed. I have extensive basketball training with Coach John Biachi and Coach Ron Brown(RIP). They have developed my basketball IQ towards a College mindset, including offensive and defensive strategies and techniques. Ryan Quigley, East Lake High School head coach, focuses our team on a transition offense and lockdown defense. We have won 2 District titles in the last couple years with this strategy.
My academic accomplishments include: National English Honor Society Junior Representative & National Honors Society Junior Representive. I hope to soon become a Senior Representative Officers in both groups. I am also a part of the Engineering program at my school and will be receiving an Engineering Certificate by graduation. I am currently a dual enrollment student at St Pete Community College and plan on graduating with my high school diploma and my Associates of Arts Degree.
Future goals include a career in the FBI and/or other similar fields.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #00
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #00
Team Awards
- District Champions
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2021 South Beach Elite 16U (2021 16U UAA)
- South Beach Elite ‘21 is a part of the Under Armour Girls UAA Circuit
- 2020 FGB (2021)
Coach References
- Club Director
- Kenny Kallina
- Travel / Club Coach
- Kelvin Hamm
- Strength
- Joel Remme. Get Salty Crossfit
- High School Head Coach
- Ryan Quigley
- Private Coach
- John Bianchi, BBT Training
Events
- Camp/Event
- ATL Summer Slam - Insider Exposure
- 5/17/19 to 5/19/19
- Camp/Event
- Candice Dupree Invitational 2019
- 5/04/19 to 5/05/19
- Camp/Event
- UAA Session 1
- 4/26/19 to 4/28/19
- Under Armour Circuit Tournament
- Camp/Event
- PASS Southern Jam
- 4/13/19 to 4/14/19
- Camp/Event
- Insider Exposure Spring Showcase
- 3/29/19 to 3/31/19
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Jose Fernandez (USF) Team Camp
- 6/23/18 to 6/24/18
Training
- Crossfit Rebels
- 5 years
- coed crossfit champion
- Get Salty Crossfit
- 1 year
- Verticle Jump: 23" Broad Jump: 7'7" Deadlift: 215# Hang Power Clean: 128# Back Squat: 165#
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Points/Game | 26 |
| Season High Points | 41 |
| Rebounds/Game | 16 |
| Steals/Game | 10 |
| Games Played | 6 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Trigonometry Honors Algebra I Honors Intro to Engineering Principles of Engineering Aerospace Engineering English II Honors English III HonorsAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Seminar DUAL ENROLLMENT: Comp I/II Intro to Speech & Communications Applied Ethics Intro to Humanities American HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsDual Enrollment in college as a Freshman in High School 5 Highschool credits earned entering 9th grade from Middle School, including 2 years foreign language. Made Academic Principles list all through Middle School. Will have Associates of Arts Degree from St. Petersburg College by high school graduation. Need 1.5 credits to graduate high school.
- ActivitiesJr. Lifeguard (3 years) NJHS since 7th grade National Honors Society Junior Representative* National English Honors Society Representative* *soon to be Senior Officer. Volunteer on children’s department at local library Sports Camp volunteer for he YMCA
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