Personal Statement
COMMITTED TO KING UNIVERSITY
Hello & Thank You for visiting my profile! I am very excited for my collegiate years and the opportunity to play at the next level. Coaches may find me undersized but I play big and smart! I am a solid 6-rotation OH and desire to play in a fast and competitive environment.
My goal is to find the college that is the best fit for me as a student-athlete. My desire is to study Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Athletic Training or Criminology/Criminal Justice and to play for a collegiate volleyball program that offers fast-paced play. I am a very competitive & successful 6-rotation OH with a high volleyball IQ, a very powerful terminating swing, pass & play defense very well & can attack from all positions and utilize various shots to get the kill. I also am very respectful, genuine, have unquestionable work ethic, drive, dedication and work hard in both practices & games, always giving more than 100%.
I care about my academics and strive to manage my time well, provide leadership and display confidence, trust & a positive attitude.
My experience & awards/recognition includes:
- Ranked as one of the top volleyball players in Colorado
- 4-Year Varsity starter, 6-rotation player
- Achieved 1,200+ high school career kills
- Colorado 4A high school state competition - 3 years
- 4A All-State Honorable Mention - Junior Year
- 4A All-State 2nd Team - Senior Year
- 4A Tri-Valley All-Conference - 3 years
- Colorado Coaches Girls Sports All-State Blue Team - Senior Year
- Reporter Herald & Coloradoan All-Area Teams - Sophomore & Junior years
- Reporter Herald All-Area Player of the Year - Junior & Senior Years
- Berthoud Surveyor Player of the Year - Senior Year
- Nominee for Northern Colorado Player of the Year - Sophomore year & Junior year
- Club player since my 12's year
- Club team captain for 5 years
- Club teams: Played at national finals tournaments - AAU's in 2014 and USAV GJNC in 2015, 2016, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I look forward to exploring various options for my college choices.
Sincerely,
Julie Ward
Class of 2018