Samantha Derickson '22 Recruiting Profile

Softball has taught me how to manage my time, how to be resilient, and how to stay optimistic even in defeat. I started playing softball when I was 5 at my local Little League and started playing travel ball when I was 9 years old. In travel ball I played up an age level or two for several years which gave me experience playing at a higher level and drove my motivation to play college softball.  As a player I am coachable, mentally tough, hardworking, motivated to achieve my goals and help my team achieve our goals, am always there to cheer for my team and pick someone up when necessary, and am a leader on and off the field.  I will bring these same attributes and 100%+ dedication to your team!

As much as I love softball and have a goal to play in college, I realize that my education is very important. I intend to get my degree in Business or Communications and then possibly get my law degree. I have always been a straight A student and commit myself to doing all my school work and getting the best grades possible while also training daily for softball. Outside of school and softball I work part-time and I like going to the beach, hanging out with friends, playing field hockey, and doing strength and conditioning training.