McClayne Erickson '19 Recruiting Profile

Leadership is also something that is very important to me. I have served as class president both Freshman and Sophomore year and have been actively involved in Leadership class since middle school. Through my experience in American Student Body, I’ve learned to be a better public speaker. This, combined with my love of sports is why I want to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. Learning to speak in front of people has been especially challenging for me. After a seizure when I was a toddler, I lost the ability to speak. Through years of speech therapy and hard work, I regained my verbal skills and also overcame the speech impediment that resulted.

The ability to work has been something that has influenced my volleyball experience greatly. If you talk to any of my coaches I think my work ethic would be one of the top things they would say about me. I’m incredibly competitive and a gamer by nature. I like to win, and I know that hard work at practice is how that happens. I’ve also learned through volleyball how to play smart. As a 5’10 outside hitter I am constantly going up against big blocks. I’ve learned the importance of adjusting, placement, and using a variety of shots to get the kill.

I love sports and I think they are important. I believe volleyball, and the other sports I have played have made me a better person. I have learned to be a better teammate and friend, quicker thinker, and how to push myself. These skills have carried over in all aspects of my life and I am so grateful for sports and what they have added to my life.