Personal Statement
I am looking for a school where I can play Softball without sacrificing academics. I prefer to attend a school in the Midwest.
I believe that there are a few characteristics that set me apart from other players. First, I am "sports smart" and understand the details and finer points of the game better than most. I have the vision to see things that others can't see. I call all my own pitches at the high school level and most of them at the club level as well. I know how to work with my pitchers to get hitters out and have helped some average pitchers raise their game.
Second is my work ethic. Through hard work, I have turned myself from a .224 hitter two years ago to a .400+ hitter with a power stroke (actually hit .449 this past summer in club ball and led my team in HR's...also tied for 2nd in Conference HR's this past high school season). And, I have had the best glove for all the teams I have played on over the past two years. I work equally hard in the classroom and have a 4.45 GPA ranking me in the top 3% of my high school class.
Finally, I would be happy to provide the name of every coach that I have ever played Softball for as a reference. I think that they would commend my effort and ability to be a good teammate. I'm very good at limiting outward emotions when adversity hits and will compete no matter what the score or situation.