Ashley Heetland '22 Recruiting Profile

I have been swimming since second grade, when I joined my 1st summer swim team.  I immediately knew that swimming was my passion and that I would do it for life.  Swimming is an amazing life sport.  Everyday I look forward to practice and the opportunity to work hard, support my teammates, and improve my strokes.

I have been swimming on my high school varsity swim team since I was a Freshman, and  love the opportunity to represent my school, and be a role model in and out of the pool.  Over the years, I have been a versatile swimmer, swimming any race needed by my team.  This past year I have been challenged to swim the 500 freestyle and am working hard to build endurance required to be a distance swimmer.  I am extremely  coachable and thrive on the advice I receive from both my high school and club coaches on a daily basis.  

My coaches have recognized my leadership strengths both in the pool and in the classroom, and I was selected to be on the Blackhawk Leadership Team.  I was one of six swimmers selected to be on the Blackhawk Leadership Team from a school of 3600 students where over 2,000 are athletes.  

Being active and involved in high school is extremely important, but I never lose sight of my grades and my studies. Currently I am enrolled in honors and AP classes and have a 4.5 GPA out of 4.0 and have been on the high honor roll every semester.  I am currently ranked in the top 5% of my class.  

I am looking for a college where I can excel academically, studying in the field of physical therapy, and grow as a swimmer.  I'm eager to show my leadership skills and push myself to be the best person I can be with the right college.  I look forward to a visit and exploring opportunities with you.