Kathryn "Kolby" Cohen '23 Recruiting Profile

A story of my heart, my dedication, and my ability to adjust to learn, can be told through the journey of my first year of softball. I was sitting the bench a lot, I was very little and underestimated.  I was determined to make a change, but as a 5 year old, coaches were unwilling to tutor me for fear the 30 minute lesson would be overwhelming.  After some convincing a coach final gave me a chance, we went for an hour and half and I never sat the bench again.  I had lessons 2 times a week and practiced myself at home almost daily.  I am detail oriented and love direction.  I thrive in an environment where I can be told and shown what to do or change.  I add these lessons to my muscle memory so they carry over to games. I believe you have to strive to be the best "you".  I have been asked before," who do you want to be like or play like?" and I shock people when I say no-one! I do not try to be like anyone else, I want to keep being the best Kolby I can be not a duplicate of someone else. I’ve been a leader in softball, basketball and lacrosse. I believe a good leader leads by example, modeling hard work, dedication and sharing the enjoyment of their craft to their team. They do the extra: from supporting teammates, to leaving it all on the field but are never afraid to make the big play in the big moment. I intend on taking these skills and personality traits from the lacrosse field to the classroom and eventually to the business world.  I’m competitive against myself, a leader by example and a good teammate because I will always be willing to listen, learn and try.