Christina Carreon '22 Recruiting Profile

I first started softball in sixth grade, I loved it the minute I pick up a bat. My first year playing I had a lot of catching up to do.  I was on an experienced team and I had a great coach that took the time after each practice to work with me so that I could catch up to my teammates. It was hard work but I wanted to be a contributing member of my team and within a year I was at the same level as my team mates, and surpassed a few. This experience showed me that hard work, determination, and being coachable are key factors to success in sports and life.  

I am now in my fifth year of travel softball and  in 11th grade at Centreville High School.  I have played on the Varsity team since my Freshman year and I have worked hard to earn my starting position on the field and in the batting order.    What makes me different from other players is that I have heart and I don't give up.   I love softball, and I put my all into every warm up, practice and game. Softball is more than just a sport to me, it has helped me to be more social and come out of my shell.  I was shy as a young girl because I had idiopathic epilepsy as a child.  I suffered from seizures, my body could not control heat, and I was always afraid that I would have a seizure in front of someone.  I grew out of the seizures and the minute I was given a clean bill of health I chose to play softball.  These minor setbacks made me work harder in school and on the field.   I believe in doing what coaches tell me to do  when they give me feedback , and apply those into my game.  A team needs to be strong and cohesive and I make sure I am contributing to that instead of causing any drama in the dugout.  I love playing softball on every level because of the friendships that I've created that I will carry throughout my life.