michaela Bradshaw '19 Recruiting Profile

For as long as I can remember athletics has been a

major part of my life. Probably not so surprising,

my mom was a two-sport high school athlete

and my father and older sister have both played

sports at the collegiate level. I currently play

play three varsity sports, Volleyball, Basketball, and

Softball. I believe that team work and the "We before

Me" attitude that I have learned  has has shaped

me to be a leader. I think my involvement in

athletics has instilled leadership qualities as well as lessons

that will hopefully aid me in maneuvering through

life's obstacles.

My love of sports and athletic competition has always been

always been encouraged by my family. My dad coached

my sister and I in just about every youth sport

we played. At the time, I did not realize that he was

not only teaching us the skills required to play that

sport but, he was also teaching us skills required to be a

leader. Now as I reflect I realize the value of

respect, effort, determination, and attitude, all qualities

that must be in a leader’s makeup. I have been lucky

enough to be able to volunteer coach youth softball,

basketball, and volleyball over the past 4 years. Like

my dad, I don't just teach the skills required to excel at

that sport but also values required to achieve success

in life.

I am very interested in continuing my education in one

of the Engineering fields. In closing, these are the

core values that have been taught to me throughout

life. Respect others, simply treat people how

you would want to be treated. Determination,

always a requirement to reach the highest standards.

Give 110% effort to meet or even exceed your

established goals. Live life with a positive attitude,

it will influence others to follow.

Michaela Bradshaw