Abbygale Sheridan '24 Recruiting Profile

My name is Abbygale Sheridan, and I am 16 years old and am part of the class of 2024. Currently, I live in, as well as grew up in, a small town called Chestermere, Alberta. For as long as I can remember, I have been either playing or watching ball, basically being raised at the diamond. Since I was four years old, all I wanted in life was to play softball at the collegiate level. Being from up north, I have always dreamed of competing down in the States and furthering my education there. I am a utility, primarily playing shortstop, catcher, first, and third. I bat and throw right-handed, but I am learning to hit to slap from the left side. My ability to small ball (bunt) and beat out a sac bunt is something I take pride in, while also still being able to make solid contact when needed. Having a strong arm and quick hands on the infield has earned me a starting spot on my team. I have had the honor to compete at the city, provincial, national and worldwide level of softball, which has meant so much to me.

I am a very well-rounded athlete, receiving many awards for multiple sports such as ringette, baseball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and badminton. During my eleventh grade year (2022-2023), I was awarded the female athlete of the year and was on the honour roll. As for schooling, I would love to get my degree in kinesology to become an athletic trainer or in psychology to become a sports therapist. Additionally, I am also a natural leader on and off the field, having been named captain for a variety of sports, most importantly softball. Being a versatile athlete has made me a better ball player in the sense of having more depth and flexibility on the field, making me an efficient utility player. I have also coached younger girls as junior coaches or helped run camps to share my love, passion, knowledge, and skills with young ball players who are overwhelmed with drive and passion.

As for me as a ball player, making my teammates laugh and hyping them up on the field is what I absolutely love to do. There is no better feeling than when you go up to bat and your teammates are all cheering from the dugout, so I make sure the field never goes quiet for my girls. Softball has taught me that making mistakes is okay and is part of the game, but that we must grow from them and strive to be the best teammate, athlete, and even student we can be. All around, I wholeheartedly believe softball has made me a better person, as it has taught me so many valuable lessons and continuously challenged me. On the field, I am aggressive, focused, quick, controlled, and don't hesitate when making a play or stealing a base. During a game, I won't give up on a play or will always lay out for a ball, even out of range. Practices are crucial to me because it's when I can really break down my form, whether its fielding or hitting, and I often ask my coaches for feedback to see what I'm doing right and wrong. If I make a mistake in practice, I will always ask my coach for one more, just to end on a good note.