Zoe Ballen '19 Recruiting Profile
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My personal motto is " to play with purpose." I am thankful for the opportunity to play softball. I have worked hard to become a strong team player as well as a leader. I strive to have the best skills possible to succeed for my team. I know what it takes to be a success and challenge myself daily to be the best student, athlete, friend, sister and person I can.
On the field, I am the first to arrive and last to leave. I always bring my best effort and ability to listen, learn and improve. I strive to be the kind of player that my coaches and teammates can depend on. I have worked hard for every moment I play. I will continue with the same hard working attitude in college.
My dream is to be able to one day play at the college level at a university that helps me grow as a person and achieve my academic goals to become a Special Education Teacher or Child Life Specialist.
Currently, I am the founder of the Zoe to Zoe Helping Hands Project. Established in 2012, I have used my softball for greater good and have created a project that encourages athletic teams as well as individuals to play with purpose and give back in their communities. Please visit my Facebook page, Zoe to Zoe Helping Hands Project for more information.
I am also the 1st recipient of the yearly award given at USA Preps Nationals. It is the "Zoe Ballen Scholarship Award" given in my name for my philanthropy work in and out of the sport of softball. I am so honored to this day and continue to do work to help others.
"The Dream is free. The Hustle is sold separately"
Zoe Ballen
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #51
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #51
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Area, Varsity Coaches Award
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #51
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2018 Firecrackers Kimura (18U)
- 2017 BOWNET Konis (16U/18U)
- ON DECK INVITE - JUNE JAMBOREE
- 2016 BOWNET - Konis (16U / 18U)
- Been with the team for two years. I play on both the 16U and 18U teams.
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Kathy Slaten Ayala
- Private Coach
- Janelle Lindvall
- Club Coach
- Aaron Kimura
Events
- Camp/Event
- PGF NATIONALS- HUNTINGTON BEACH
- 7/21/18 to 7/27/18
- Camp/Event
- SURF CITY SUMMER SHOWCASE- HUNTINGTON BEACH
- 7/14/18 to 7/15/18
- Camp/Event
- SURF CITY SUMMER SHOWCASE- HUNTINGTON BEACH
- 7/07/18 to 7/08/18
- Camp/Event
- PGF Qualifier - Portland
- 6/22/18 to 6/24/18
- Camp/Event
- PGF Qualifier Colorado
- 6/08/18 to 6/10/18
- Camp/Event
- SURF CITY SUMMER KICK OFF SHOWCASE- ORANGE COUNTY
- 6/02/18 to 6/03/18
- Camp/Event
- PGF Qualifier - Phoenix
- 5/26/18 to 5/28/18
- Camp/Event
- PGF Valentines Day Tournament
- 2/10/18 to 2/11/18
- Camp/Event
- Ohana Tigers Winter Classic
- 1/27/18 to 1/28/18
- 18U
- Camp/Event
- So Cals Finest Schutt Cup
- 1/20/18 to 1/21/18
- 18U
- Camp/Event
- Colorado Sparkler- ALL AMERICAN GAME Invite
- 6/26/17 to 7/01/17
- Participated in an All Star game and received an invite to the ALL AMERICAN game.
- Camp/Event
- ON DECK - JUNE JAMBOREE
- 6/09/17 to 6/09/17
- Camp/Event
- Ohana Invitational
- 1/21/17 to 1/22/17
- Camp/Event
- USA Preps Toys 4 Tots
- 12/16/16 to 12/18/16
- My team information and game times TBA
- Camp/Event
- The Don Battles On
- 11/18/16 to 11/20/16
- GAME TIMES: Friday@ 4:45 PM (Tiger Stadium) AND 6:30 PM Win (Yankee Stadium) or 6:30 PM Lose: (Tiger Stadium)
- Camp/Event
- Coaches Skills Clinic
- 11/13/16 to 11/13/16
- Camp/Event
- USA Preps Camp
- 11/10/16 to 11/12/16
- I have been invited to their Organizational workout Thursday night in Palmdale. I will also be participating in their camp on Friday as well as presenting the "Zoe Ballen Scholarship Award" on Friday night at Nationals. I will be playing that weekend on a team (other than Bownet) so stay tuned for more details!!
- Camp/Event
- So Cal Finest Showcase
- 11/05/16 to 11/06/16
- Will be playing 16U and 18U as requested by college coach
- Camp/Event
- Surf City - Vegas
- 11/04/16 to 11/06/16
- Camp/Event
- Surf City Halloween
- 10/22/16 to 10/23/16
- Field #8 1:15 / 3:00 / 4:45
- Camp/Event
- Zoom into June
- Game times coming
- Camp/Event
- AllStar Game Invite
Training
- Pitching - Kathy Slaten Ayala
- 7 years
- Kat always stressed placement and movement. She never worried about speed - the goal is to never miss a spot. My speed came naturally with my growth, but my consistency has remained.
- Batting - Bob Creamer
- 3 years
- Bob has helped me stay balanced and has worked with me on becoming a power hitter. I went from the early years of not hitting in a lineup, to becoming a pitcher that bats 3rd.
- Janelle Lindvall
- 1 year
- Began throwing to Janelle Lindvall December 2016 for new pitching perspective. Janelle works with me on my pitches from a catchers perspective and on the mental game, from types of pitches to throw to reading the batter and overall communication.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| HR | 2 |
| RBI | 5 |
| Slug% | 1.100 |
| OB% | .500 |
| ERA | 2.19 |
| IP | 16 |
| Batter's SO | 18 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English - 10th gradeAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP English - 12th grade AP Stats - 12th grade AP English - 11th grade AP Environmental Science - 11th gradeRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2019 - Varsity Scholar Athlete 2017 - Varsity Scholar Athlete (3.5 and above) 2016 - Varsity Scholar Athlete (3.5 and above) 2014 - USA PREPS Nationals - 1st recipient of the "Zoe Ballen Scholarship Award" in my name, in honor of my philanthropy within and outside the sport. It encourages athletes yearly to give back to the community and be rewarded at nationals.
- ActivitiesFounder of own charity "Zoe to Zoe Helping Hands Project" (since 2012) Facebook: Zoe to Zoe Helping Hands Project TOHS - Peer Leadership Ronald Reagan Leadership Program - Ongoing
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