Hello, my name is Gloria Valdez. Im currently entering my Junior year at Hemet High School in Hemet, California. I also play competitive softball with Athletics Mercado RC 16u in Southern California. I wish to continue my softball career at the collegiate level. My educational goal is to pursue a degree in kinesiology. I would love to become a sports trainer for a professional sports team someday. I am a hard working athlete and a good team leader when it comes to teams on and off the field. I enjoy playing the game of softball and putting time and dedication into this sport. In the game of softball, I feel there is not many Native American woman athletes and hope to become a future role model for those alike. I am a fourth generation softball player in my family. Being recruited will make me first in my family to play at the collegiate level. I have retained a 3.0-3.5 GPA these past two years. I am willing to work hard and train hard to not only be part of a college team but pursue a higher education while loving what I do best...fast pitch softball.