Softball Recruiting / New Jersey / Ewing, NJ / Villa Victoria Academy / Raven Smith

Raven Smith ‘16 Recruiting Profile

Villa Victoria Academy
TRENTON, NJ
Softball

Club:: New Jersey Cheetahs Gold
Height:: 5'8"
Weight:: 150
Age:: 26
Prim. Position:: 1B
Sec. Position:: OF

20 yrd sprint (60 ft): 2.85
Pro Shuttle (5-10-5): 5.40
Vertical Jump: 19.5
Ball Exit Speed (from bat): 70
Over Hand Throw: 50

November 2014

November 2014

Personal Statement

My name is Raven Smith, I am a 17 year old rising Senior who attends Villa Victoria Academy, a small private school in Ewing, New Jersey. I have played softball at Villa since the 8 th grade but haven't started seriously playing since my freshman year at Hamilton Girls Softball Association (HGSA). When I first started playing I was on a team with girls older than me who have been playing a lot longer than I. In my opinion, this was a great help to me learn my favorite positions first and third base. The girls taught me how to play the game more competitively and made me a leader in my Villa Victoria softball Varsity years and Junior Varsity.
Other than being a leader in my schools softball team, I have also had many other opportunities to learn responsibility. I have been involved in the Ewing Girl Scouts troop 70633 for 14 years and Junior Statesman of America (JSA) for 4 years. J.S.A is a student-run debating group where students from the US, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands debate foreign and domestic policies. In the JSA Villa Victoria chapter, I am the treasurer and Secretary which means I must be responsible, organized and good with numbers. I have been select for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). I am very busy and I spend a lot of time at school but I also find time to play other sports such as soccer, tennis and basketball.
My goals during college is to obtain my Undergraduate degree in Biology with a Specialization in Pre-Veterinary Studies and attend Veterinary Medical School. Softball has helped me enhance my skills to stay focused and be a responsible leader which are important qualityies of have when becoming a Veterinarian.
Softball is so much more than a sport. It's a way to learn from others and have fun doing it. With the right trainers, coaches, and players anyone can learn to be responsible just as I am continuing to do. I would love to continue playing softball in college and one day teach others the skilled I have learned.
Raven Alexis Smith, 2016

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity:
4 years
Varsity Starter:
4 years
2015 Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #17
Individual Awards:
2014-2015 Offensive Player
2014 Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #5
2013 Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #15
Individual Awards:
2012-2013 Offensive Player
2012 Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #7
Individual Awards:
Capt.
Team Awards:
Villa Victoria Yellowjackets
2010 Junior Varsity Team
Starter - Jersey: #17

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience:
7 seasons
2015 New Jersey Cheetahs Gold (18u)
Notes: www.njcheethas.com
2015 Hamilton Girls Softball Asso (Senior Fallball)
2015 Hamilton Girls Softball Asso. (16 U)
2014 HGSA Fallball (16U)
2014 Hamilton Girls Softball Asso (16u)
Notes: Stark and Stark
2013 HGSA Fallball (16 U)
2013 Stark and Stark (16 U)

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
Gerry Mauro
Athletic Director
Cynthia Smith
Athletic Director
Jackie Sasko
Strength
Grace Freiermuth
Private Coach
Jean Ruppert
Position Coach
Tara Lavin
Club Coach
Jeff Pierce
Club Coach
Jerry Suto

Events

Camp/Event

Princeton University Softball 2014
6/23/14 to 6/24/14
Camp will incorporate positional defensive instruction, offensive strategies, mental game seminars, and live game scrimmages.
Camp/Event

Rutgers University Softball 2014 Summer Clinic
7/22/14 to 7/23/14
Offensive and Defensive Clinic
Camp/Event

Wolverine Softball Skills and Prospect Camp 2014
11/22/14 to 11/22/14
1st Session (Hitting and Speed testing), 2nd Session (Infield), 3rd Session (Outfield)
Camp/Event

2015 August (HIGH HONORS RISEBALL CAMP)
8/7/15 to 8/9/15
Campers engage in variety of circuits including Chuck Your Swing, Catch-Throw-Receive, Base running, live batting practice competitive games. Will playing in games instruction will take place.
Camp/Event

Princeton University Softball Elite Winter Clinic 2015
1/3/15 to 1/4/15
Hitting and slapping developmental workouts, defensive fundamental breakdown and advanced skill work, and game situation environments.
Camp/Event
Rider University Softball
7/8/13 to 7/10/13
Camp/Event

2015 Junior Day New Jersey Regional
6/23/15 to 6/23/15
Prospect Camp and Showcase
Camp/Event

Team NJ/Rock October Showcase
10/9/15 to 10/11/15
Player #50 with NJ Cheetahs Gold 18u
Camp/Event

USSSA 2015 Fall Finale
10/24/15 to 10/25/15
Player #50 with the NJ Cheetahs Gold 18u
Camp/Event

Bluechip Fall Finale
10/31/15 to 11/1/15
Player #50 with the NJ Cheetahs Gold 18u
Camp/Event

GM College Elite Training Clinic
11/14/15 to 11/14/15
Student athletes will have opportunity to demonstrate their skills in pitching, catching, infield/outfield, hitting and running. College Instructors in their area of specialty will conduct sessions on Defense (Infield, Outfield, Catcher ans Pitchers) and on Offense (Hitting, Slapping, Bunting and Base Running).

Training

Game Time Performance, Hamilton, New Jersey
F
5 Years
Hitting Class Group and private
Rider University Softball in Lawrenceville, New Jersey
F
1 Year
Clinic 3 days (8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
All Skill Class (Game Time Performance)
F
1 Year
All Skills training cover throwing mechanics along with defense skills for infield and outfield. Proper diving techniques was also discussed and drilled. Live Hitting Class!!!
Speed, Agility and Strength Training (10 weeks)
F
2 Years
Instructor Grace Freiermuth (609) 228-3120 or Kevin Wagner, Director email: [email protected]
Pitching Training @ Villa Victoria Academy
F
1 Year
Athletic Director C. Smith
Princeton University Softball Camp 2014
F
1 Year
Camp incorporated positional defensive instruction, offensive strategies, mental game seminars, and live game scrimmages.
Hamilton Girl Softball Asso.
F
3 Years
Clinics: Fielding, Throwing and Hitting
Rutgers University Softball Clinics
F
1 Year
Offensive and Defensive Training (July 22 and 23, 2014)

Additional Sports

Basketball
F
4 Years
Varsity Team
Team Captain
Soccer
3 Years
Varsity Team
Basketball
1 Year
Freshman Team
Tennis
3 Years
Varsity Team

Academics

Grades

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Test Scores

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High School Information

High School:: Villa Victoria Academy
State:: NEW JERSEY
Enrollment:: 198
Phone:: (609) 882-1700

Academic Accomplishments

Honors Classes:

Yes. 2014-2015 English III US History II 2015-2016 English IV Humanities Art

AP Classes:

Yes. 2015-2016 AP Biology

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Yes

Awards, Achievements and Activities

Award
- Honor Roll 2014-2015 School year. (GPA of 3.7 or higher) Junior Statesman Of America 2014-2015 (Award)
Activity
- Senior Girl Scout Troop 70633
Activity
- Junior State of America (Villa Victoria Academy Charter)
Activity
- Young Thinkers of American Science Teacher
Activity
- The National Society of High School Scholars (Life Member) Active participant with the Mercer County Special Olympics and Breast Cancer Awareness
Activity
- (Volunteer) Lexia Summer Reading Program 2015 in Partnership with Trenton
Activity
- NJ Housing Authority and NAACP Literacy Program

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