Rachel Berger '16 Recruiting Profile

La Salle High SchoolPortland, ORWomen's Volleyball

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ClubExcel NW Volleyball Club (WA)

Height6'3"

Weight175lbs

Age26

Primary PositionMiddle Hitter

Secondary PositionOpposite

Dominant HandRight

Standing Reach8ft 1in

Block Jump9ft 7in

Approach Jump9ft 9in

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2012-13 Highlights

Personal Statement

I love the sport of volleyball and am a great student as well. My achievements are due to hard work and being able to recognize where I need to develop and grow. My Club Volleyball team recently finished # 15 in the nation (as of 7/2014) and my high school team finished 2nd in State so playing at a high level under pressure is something that I enjoy. This competitiveness carries over into the classroom as well. I go to a private Catholic College Prep school which is very difficult but I still carry a 4.0 GPA.

I do want to play college volleyball but I have my sights set on a Business and then a Law Degree. I believe that my character traits are suited well for this type of profession.

I believe that I will be a huge asset not only on the volleyball court, but at the university as well. I am so excited to begin this adventure in my life!

Rachel Berger

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
4 years
Varsity Starter
4 years
2015 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
Honorable Mention All-Conference, 2nd Team All-State
Team Awards
State 2nd Place, Conference Chanmps
2014 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
Conference Chanmps, State 2nd Place
2013 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
Honorable Mention All-Conference
Team Awards
Conference 3rd Place, Sectional 2nd Place, Regional 2nd Place
2012 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #11
Team Awards
Conference 2nd Place

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
7 seasons
2015 Excel NW Volleyball Club (WA) (17 Rox)
2014 Excel NW WA (16 Rox)
I will have an opportunity to play middle AND right side this club season! Finished 15th in the Nation...Open Division!
2013 Excel Volleyball Club (16 Rox)
2012 Rose City Volleyball Club (14 Black)
2011 Rose City Volleyball Club (14's Black)
2010 North Clackamas Volleyball Club (12's Black)
2009 Alpine Volleyball Club (12's)

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Liz Banta
Club Coach
Lisa Van Sickle

Events

Camp/Event
Oregon State Championship
11/06/15 to 11/07/15
Team finished 2nd in State second year in a row. Rachel all-state selection.
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CEVA Regional Championships
5/02/15 to 5/03/15
Finished 3rd in 18's as a 17's team. Had to forfeit in semi's due to injuries.
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Colorado Crossroads
2/27/15 to 3/01/15
17's Open
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Las Vegas Classic SCVA
2/14/15 to 2/16/15
Finished 3rd in 17 Open.
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MLK Classic University of Oregon
1/17/15 to 1/19/15
Finished 3rd in 18's Open Division.
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USA JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
6/30/14 to 7/03/14
Finished 15th in the nation..16 Open division.
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Emerald City Classic
5/24/14 to 5/26/14
Finished overall Champions in the 16 Open Division!
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Willamette Classic
5/10/14 to 5/11/14
Playing up in 18's division.
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CEVA Regionals
4/26/14 to 4/27/14
Finished #1 in CEVA region for 16's. Did not lose a match or a set.
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CEVA Power League 18's Division
4/13/14 to 4/13/14
Finished 2nd in 18's Gold division as a 16's team.
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Pacific Northwest Jr. National Qualifier
3/28/14 to 3/30/14
Qualified AGAIN for Open Nationals but did not need the bid as we qualified in Colorado.
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Crossroads JR. National Qualifier
3/14/14 to 3/16/14
Finished 3rd in Open Division and earned a bid at Nationals! From Volleyball Prep article: "Berger as part of a 5-1 opening run for Excel. seven before Red Rock rallied to cut the gap to four. But kills late from Peterson and Van Sickle put the finishing touches on Excel NW’s thrilling win. Coach Lisa Van Sickle said that last year’s success at the 16s level attracted new players who wanted to be a part of what Excel NW was creating."
Camp/Event
CEVA Power League 18's Division
3/09/14 to 3/09/14
Finished 2nd in Gold in 18's division as a 16's team.
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NCVA President's Day
2/15/14 to 2/17/14
Won 1st place in 16's open Division!! Didn't drop a set.
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CEVA Power LeagueQualifier 18's Dividion
1/26/14 to 1/26/14
This was a seeding tournament for the start of the season. We are a 16's team and are playing up in the 18's division. We were able to earn the 8 seed for next Power League which is in the Gold Bracket!
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MLK Classic University of Oregon
1/18/14 to 1/20/14
1st place 16's Open division. Didn't lose a set.
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Jr. Nationals USA Volleyball Dallas, TX
7/02/13 to 7/06/13
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Emerald City Classic - Seattle, WA
5/25/13 to 5/27/13
2nd place finish in 16's Open division. 19.5 blocks. Hitting .310.
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CEVA Regional Championships
4/20/13 to 4/21/13
WON and finished #1 overall in the CEVA Region!
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Platinum Power League
3/03/13 to 3/03/13
Team Retained # 1 Ranking in Oregon AND Washington Rachel: .385% Hitting, 2.2 Passing%, led team with 6.5 blocks
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Las Vegas Invitational 2013
2/16/13 to 2/18/13
Excel NW 16 Rox went into the Las Vegas tourney as the 159th seed in the 17's division. The first day of pool play we made it clear to the girls that we had to finish top two in order to advance. Hard work and determination helped the girls to accomplished that goal, finishing 2nd the first day in pool play. Day two of the tournament we had a three way tie in our pool and ended up coming out first due to point differential. At the end of pool play we were now seated 4th in the tournament. We had to play an evening game that day to determine if we were going to play the last day in the gold division or the silver division. It happened to be another 16 team from New Mexico who were undefeated. Our girls came to play. We could do no wrong as a team. It is such a joy to watch these girls when they are in the zone. We beat them in two games and were headed for the gold division! The last day of the tournament we played a 17 team from Houston. Tara Cross form the US National team back in the day was one of their coaches. We played well the first game, beating them 25-12, then lost 23-25 and fell short in the 3rd game 14-16. We finished our first experience at the Las Vegas Tournament tied for 5th in the 17 division. Not bad at all for a 16's team. We did not know what to expect at this tournament but, I have to say our team more than exceeded our expectations! Way to rock it girls!!! Highlight Stats Kills: Brooke 59, Nicole 35, Lauren 27 Hitting%: Lauren 503%, Brooke 402%, Rachel 343% Blocks: Rachel 9.5, Ashley 6.5, Sophi 6 Serving: Lauren 100%, Sophi 100%, Kaylee 96%, Olivia 96% Service Aces: Kaylee 9, Olivia 8, Nicole 6, Brooke 6 Digs: Kaylee 49, Abby 35 , Olivia 32 Passing: Lauren 2.3, Brooke 2.2, Nicole 2.2, Kaylee 2.2