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Maria Davila Cadena '20 Recruiting Profile
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50 BACK (WAGS)
200 FREE (WAGS)
100 FREE (WAGS)
100 FLY (WAGS)Personal Statement
In college, I hope to major in biology or nursing and establish or join a program to help people with disabilities in need of monetary, emotional, and physical assistance. I have been swimming since I was 7 and a half years old and even though my sister is the reason why I started, I have fallen in love with the sport and would like to continue throughout college. I believe that in order to succeed, friends and family are needed to support you on your journey and likewise, you need to support them on theirs. Since I was little, I've always figured out multiple ways to solve problems--such as in math and science--that others didn't realize were there. This has translated into unique leadership skills in other aspects of my life, such as in swimming where I motivate my teammates through rough training at practices and "bad" swims at meets. I always have a smile on my face and am not afraid to be myself; I constantly make sure those around me are having a good day and work to make sure they feel included. My favorite strokes have been backstroke and butterfly ever since I was 8 years old.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2017 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- League Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2018 South Bay Aquatics (Senior Gold)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Tom Paradowski
- High School Head Coach
- Steve Wiggs
- Club Coach
- Krissy Payton
Events
- Camp/Event
- NEW KP METERS FINALS
- 10/31/19 to 11/03/19
- Camp/Event
- WeLEAD Leadership Summit
- 6/28/19 to 6/30/19
- I learned how to become a better person and leader not just in swimming but in my life as well which I believe will help me in future tasks which I may face.
- Camp/Event
- 2019 CA Dolfin Fran Crippen SMOC
- 6/20/19 to 6/23/19
- Camp/Event
- USA Swimming - Western Zone Diversity and Inclusion Select Camp
- 6/14/18 to 6/17/18
- called out in practices as the most hardworking girl
- Camp/Event
- 2018 CA Kevin B Perry Senior Meet @ RMDA
- 1/01/18 to 1/04/18
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Kevin B. Perry Senior Invitational
- 11/03/17 to 11/05/17
- Camp/Event
- North American Challenge Cup
- 8/04/17 to 8/06/17
- Competed against Mexico’s ‘A’ team and Southern California’s ‘A’ team as well.
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Los Angeles Invite (1)
- 7/13/17 to 7/16/17
- Camp/Event
- 2017 CA TYR/MVN Fran Crippen Mem SMOC
- 4/27/17 to 4/30/17
- Camp/Event
- 2015 Western Zone Age Group Championships
- 8/05/15 to 8/08/15
- Member of the San Diego Imperial Swimming Western Zone All-Star Swim Team
- Camp/Event
- SDI vs SN All Star Tri-Meet
- 1/17/15 to 1/18/15
- Member of the San Diego Imperial Swimming All-Star Swim Team
- Camp/Event
- 2013 Western Zone Age Group Championships
- 8/07/13 to 8/10/13
- Member of the San Diego Imperial Swimming All-Star Western Zone Swim Team
- Camp/Event
- 2013 Speedo Far Western SC Championship
- 4/04/13 to 4/07/13
- Member of the South Bay Aquatics Farwestern Swim Team
- Camp/Event
- 2013 SI CC-SN-SI All-Star Tri-Meet
- 1/19/13 to 1/20/13
- Member of the San Diego Imperial All-Star Swim Team
Training
- Competitive swimming
- 10 years
- NO WEIGHTS, 8 practices a week (Mon-Sat), doubles Tuesdays and Thursdays, 30 min dryland ("conditioning" and stretch cords) daily before afternoon practices Monday through Friday
Additional Sports
- Cross Country
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Varsity since freshman year
Statistics
| Event | 2018 South Bay Aqua |
|---|---|
| 50M Free | 29.86 |
| 50Y Free | 26.00 |
| 100M Free | 1:04.03 |
| 100Y Free | 56.23 |
| 200M Free | 2:17.66 |
| 200Y Free | 1:59.25 |
| 400M Free | 4:53.64 |
| 500Y Free | 5:21.99 |
| 800M Free | 9:57.65 |
| 1000Y Free | 11:09.98 |
| 1500M Free | 18:59.77 |
| 1650Y Free | 18:28.59 |
| 50M Back | 36.14 |
| 50Y Back | 30.04 |
| 100M Back | 1:14.06 |
| 100Y Back | 1:01.30 |
| 200M Back | 2:34.26 |
| 200Y Back | 2:11.53 |
| 50M Fly | 34.09 |
| 50Y Fly | 31.01 |
| 100M Fly | 1:09.25 |
| 100Y Fly | 1:01.03 |
| 200M Fly | 2:44.18 |
| 200Y Fly | 2:28.68 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Physics, Chemistry, Human AnatomyAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Human Geography, World History, Chemistry, Calculus A/B, English Literature and Composition, U.S. History, English Language, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Calculus B/CRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPrincipal's Honor Roll, AP Scholar Award
- ActivitiesUCSD Women in Science (ABLE) Mentorship Program, Orchestra - Violin, American Red Cross Club, EHS aquatics club president, Sharp Volunteer, WeLEAD Leadership Summit, San Diego Imperial Swimming Communications Committee