Maya Crockett '22 Recruiting Profile

I like to think of myself as different, looking back at all my big losses has influenced who I am. I look back at my losses to learn from my mistakes that I made and to have a better and more positive attitude on the field moving forward. I can remember the first day, when I was about 5 years old, my dad comes to me and asks me if I wanted to play softball. I said yes and I would give it a try. I immediately fell in love with the sport and never wanted to stop playing it. I can't imagine my life without Softball. When playing softball I have learned that I am a team player. I have always thought that I am a very independent person but when I play this sport, I discover that I enjoy playing as a team!

Academically, my goals for high school are to graduate, finish with good grades, and create a bond with my teachers. My goals are to graduate on time for college, keep up with my studies, and fit in. I wouldn't be where I am now if I hadn't overcome the challenges that I faced along the way. Some challenges that I faced were, being the only pitcher on my team for a few years while being in tournaments, and being the only person on the team with softball experience. Those events are what made me a better team player because I helped my teammates learn the basics and never gave up on them. One of my main skills is communication because I enjoy helping others if they are struggling, and I don't mind asking questions if I am struggling. Also, another skill would be holding in my emotions on the mound so that my emotions don't bring the team down.