Amanda Insalaco '19 Recruiting Profile
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June 2018
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Amanda Insalaco -...Personal Statement
When I was young, my parents always put me in soccer. For years I begged them to let me play softball. Finally at age ten, my parents gave in and signed me up for the city’s softball league. I worked hard on that team to help them take the state championship for the next four years. Now, seven years later, my love for the sport has grown and so has my abilities.
As a utility player, I have experience playing at every position. My coaches use my versatility to play me where the team can benefit the best. I’m fast at second base where I make plays anywhere between shallow center field and the first base fence. I have quick hands at third base; I have a lot of range at shortstop; I’m good at digging out throws at first base; and I’m a very athletic outfielder. I’m extremely dedicated bringing enthusiasm and spirit to my team. I lead by example by being the first one at the field, the last one to leave, and working hard in between.
Academics are very important to me as well, and I’m currently ranked number one in my school with a 4.0 GPA. I’m in an early college program, and I'll graduate high school with an Associate of Arts Degree from Utah Valley University in 2019. I am looking for a university that has a solid softball program and will allow me to continue my education by getting a Bachelors in Graphic Design or 3D Animation. With that in mind, I am open to division and to location. I love this game and I want to play it for as long as possible.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2018 Southern Thunder Elite (16U/18U)
- 2017 Southern Thunder Elite (16U/18U)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Clint Waters
- High School Head Coach
- Caleb Stokes
Additional Sports
- Track
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Southern Thund |
|---|---|
| BA | .545 |
| GP | 40 |
| AB | 88 |
| R | 33 |
| H | 48 |
| 2B | 16 |
| HR | 3 |
| RBI | 31 |
| Slug% | .830 |
| BB | 9 |
| SO | 1 |
| OB% | .588 |
| SB/Att. | 37 |
| Errors | 1 |
| Fld% | .977 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. *Will graduate high school with Associates Degree from Utah Valley University. Honor Classes: English 9 & 10, Geography, World Civilizations, and Sec Math I & II. Concurrent Enrollment (College Classes): HIST 1700 American Civ, Chemistry 1010 with Lab, PSY 1010 Psychology, Psyc 1100 Human Dev, Govt and Politics 1100, Foundations of Computer Science 1030, Fundamentals of Programming 1400, Intro to 3D Modeling & Surfacing 1660, Digital Media Essentials I 1110, Fundamentals of Biotechnology 1010, Personal Finance 1060Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsVice President of National Honor Society (2017-18), Officer of National Honor Society (2015-2017), Broadcom National Science Fair Semi-Finalist, Central Utah Science & Engineering Fair Grand Champion, Central Utah Section of the American Chemical Society Top First-Year Chemistry Student, The American Psychological Association Award for Research in Psychological Science, Honor Roll (9th, 10th, 11th), Career and Technical Education Award of Excellence in all Stem Classes, Passed the Skills Test in Biotechnology, 6th place in the State Envirothon, Award of outstanding work on the American Mathematics Competition Test, Outstanding Musician in Orchestra, Outstanding Academic Excellence in Biology, and Academic excellence in World Civilization
- ActivitiesNational Honor Society, Orchestra, Church Youth Group, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, MAGA Club, Captain of the Envirothon Competition Team, and Math Tutor.
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