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Daphne Malatesta '24 Recruiting Profile
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LF Defense Personal Statement
Hello everyone, My name is Daphne; I am 16 years old and 5’8. I’ve been playing softball since I was 5 years old. I’ve played all different levels of competitiveness. From league teams to highschool to travel. I have always had heart for the game as I love it deeply. Constantly it can feel like a battle but a battle I always love fighting for. My biggest inspiration for playing came from my dad. Even though I have been playing since I was 5, at 8 years old I started to play 3rd base. Let’s just say I wasn’t necessarily a pro. My dad always encouraged me to try outfield instead because he thought maybe I wasn’t so gifted at 3rd. I felt the deep need to prove him wrong at the divine age of 8. Not only over the course of the next few years did I prove him wrong about 3rd base. I also proved him right about outfield. His encouragement helped me to become not only a skilled OF but also to explore 3rd base. Two positions im proud to say I can play.
This anecdote demonstrates that I have always been someone who is very coachable and always open to improving my game just by a little day by day. I have always been someone that has never been afraid to use my voice to my advantage.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2024 Cal Thunder 18U (18U LEVIER)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Valerie Van Kirk-Levier
Events
- Camp/Event
- SurfCity Early Thanksgiving Showcase
- 11/18/22 to 11/20/22
- Camp/Event
- College Coaches Showcase Camp
- 11/12/22 to 11/12/22
- Outfield & Hitting
- Camp/Event
- Surf City Las Vegas Showcase
- 11/04/22 to 11/06/22
- Camp/Event
- TCS Fall Showcase
- 10/29/22 to 10/30/22
- Camp/Event
- PGF National Championships
- 7/22/22 to 7/30/22
- Camp/Event
- Columbia University Softball Camp by Coach Jen Teague
- 6/12/22 to 6/12/22
- Camp/Event
- TCS Zoom into June
- 6/09/22 to 6/12/22
- Camp/Event
- C4 Nationals Tournament
- 8/07/21 to 8/08/21
- HR, Double, Single, 4 RBIs
- Camp/Event
- PGF National Championship Elite Camp
- 8/01/21 to 8/01/21
- Fully NCAA compliant softball camp associated with the PGF National Championships
- Camp/Event
- PGF Surf City July Premier Showcase Camp
- 7/09/21 to 7/09/21
- Fully NCAA compliant camp.
- Camp/Event
- Reno Youth Softball Nationals
- 6/18/21 to 6/24/21
- 8 Hits, 9 RBIs, 5 Doubles and a HR!
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| HR | 2 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsI’ve been on the honor roll every year in high school as I have had a consistent 4.0
- ActivitiesLions heart blue, which is a nonprofit volunteer group. I’ve been in this volunteer group since my freshman year. I’ve been everything from president to treasurer to historian. I am also part of a mediation group at my school called peer mediators, which helps resolve peer conflicts without admin involvement.