Liana Edgar '17 Recruiting Profile

I am a "go-getter," I take every opportunity I have to make a positive impact whether in track, academics, friendships or with family; I take each chance and put my full self into it. I have learned how important determination, confidence, and being strong not only physically, but also mentally is since the age of 5. When I was 5 I began competing competitively in gymnastics. I learned that in order to succeed in anything you do you need to be extremely determined. I learned to compete through pain and compete under an enormous amount of pressure. I stopped gymnastics when I was a level 6 gymnast at the age of 12, but the traits and lessons I learned are part of the person I am today. I know how important every decision I make is. From day one my goal has been to compete on the collegiate level and this dream is a constant motivation out on the track. I treasure each jump I take and am constantly striving to improve myself. I started high jump my freshman year with no knowledge of how it works, but I knew I had the capability to be very successful as long as I made a commitment to give it my all. Ever since I began high jump my will to become better has not diminished but it has only increased. I want to be the best I can be, and will not be satisfied with anything less. I am not only determined on the track but also in my studies. I know how to manage my time in order to keep up with my grades and my track practices. I have the drive and focus to succeed academically, as well as, athletically. A big part of my life other than track and school is my family and friends. When I was 10 years old I experienced a tragic and life changing moment; my father passed away from cancer. This event shaped me into the individual I am today; I became more mature and learned to adapt to many situations. I am glad to be apart of two families’; my blood related family and my Santa Margarita Track Team. I love being able to have special bonds with my teammates who also share the same desire and aspirations to succeed; it is a remarkable feeling. I am a very driven, disciplined, adaptable, committed and focused person. I will give my all in everything that I do.