Shayna Hollander '18 Recruiting Profile
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2016 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Growing up I played many sports, but swimming has always been my favorite. I started swimming on the Jersey Gators when I was 7 years old and have been on the team ever since. As my college years grow nearer, I have begun to picture myself at a school where I can excel in both the classroom and the pool. Being able to swim in college has been one of my highest aspirations throughout my years of swimming. I am ready to put in the hard work and dedication it requires. I am devoted to my academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities. I have set lofty goals for myself and I am determined to achieve them. I try my best to be a good team leader by encouraging my teammates. My closest friends are those who I swim with every day and because of this we can have a fun time while also pushing each other to do our very best. I am always open to hearing how I can get better and work as hard as I can to drop time. I believe that I have been successful with my swimming because I enjoy it so much. I always look forward to going to practice and meets, and because of this it makes the hard work and outcome more enjoyable. In the classroom, I am extremely dedicated to my studies and work my hardest to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.6 on a scale of 4.0. I am a Senior at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, NJ. In addition, I use my love for swimming to help others with disabilities and volunteer at a local pool where I give lessons and aid people who need help in the water. I plan to stay involved with this kind of program because I enjoy it so much. In the summer, I coach a swim team at Manor Park Swim Club in Westfield, NJ where I am also a lifeguard. This is a very rewarding job as I get to teach young kids how to swim and watch them gain the confidence in the water that they need to start swimming at a more advanced level. I want to attend a college where I can challenge myself in my studies and in swimming. I am welcoming to all options and hope to find a school with great academic opportunities and also where I am swimming at the highest level possible. My positive attitude, desire to improve, and genuine love for swimming will benefit your swimming and diving program. My NCAA ID# is: 1601384630.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, (100 Back);
Team Awards
- Team Captain; Skyland Conference Championships (1/20/18): 100 Free (50.68).
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-State, (100 Back); USA Swimming Scholastic All America Team (2016-2017); New Jersey Prep States (February 8, 2017): MVP for Division A
Team Awards
- Most Valuable Swimmer Award (2016-2017); Skyland Champs (1/21/17): 100 Back (55.57)-Meet/Pool Record; 50 Free (23.63)-1st Place. Somerset Champs (2/4/17): 100 Back (55.87)-Meet Record; 50 Free (23.99).
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- USA Swimming Scholastic All America Team (2015-2016);
Team Awards
- Most Valuable Swimmer Award (2015-2016); Skyland Conference Championships (January 16, 2016): 100 Back (56.93) - Meet Record
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 100 Back - Delaware Division; New Jersey Prep States Meet and Pool Record in 100 Back (56.16), 1st Team All-Area
Team Awards
- New Jersey Prep States Champions (2014-2015); Most Valuable Swimmer Award (2014-2015)
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2017 Jersey Gators (2017-2018 Season)
- Team Captain. 2018 Speedo Sectionals - North - Ithaca (3/23-25, 2018): 100 Back (53.80), 200 Free (1:50.53); NJSIAA Meet Of Champions (3/3/18): 50 Free (23.15); Scarlet Last Chance (3/17/18): 200 Back (2:00.68); Skyland Conference Championships (1/20/18): 100 Free (50.68); Holiday Classic XXXI (12/15/17): 200 IM (2:06.97).
- 2016 Jersey Gators (2016-2017 Season)
- Team Captain. 2016 Speedo Winter Junior Nationals-East, Columbus, Ohio (Date: Dec 9/10, 2016): 100 Back (55.77); 200 Back (2:03.69); Holiday Classic 2016, Rutgers University (Date: Dec 17/18, 2016): 50 Free (23.96); 100 Free (51.87); Eastern Zone Speedo Short Course Super Sectionals, Ithaca, NY (Date: 3/31-4/2, 2017): 50 Free (23.53), 100 Back (55.05), 200 Free (1:52.76).
- 2015 Jersey Gators (2015-2016 Season)
- 2015 Speedo Winter Junior Nationals-East, Atlanta, Ga (Date: Dec 10, 2015): 50 Free (23.99); 2015-2016 New Jersey Senior States (Date: March 13, 2016): 200 Back (2:04.61); 2015-2016 New Jersey Senior States (Date: March 11, 2016): 200 Free (1:54.92); 2016 Eastern Zone Speedo Super Sectionals, Ithaca, NY (Date: April 2, 2016): 100 Back (55.85); Club Records: Age 15-18: 100 Back (55.85) Age 13-14: 100 Free (52.40); 200 Free (1:55.79)
- 2014 Jersey Gators (2014-2015 Season)
- 2014 Club Records: Age 13-14: 50 Free (24.25); 100 Back (56.92)
- 2014 Summer Team - Cranford Gators
- 2014 Summer Team Records: Age 13-14: 100 Free (53.79); 100 Back (59.84); Age 13-14 and 15-18: 200 Medley Relay (1:50.66) [Byrne, Cave, Wilson, Hollander]
- 2013 Jersey Gators (2013-2014 Season)
- 2013 Club Records: Age 11-12: 50 Free (25.05); 50 Back (27.91); 100 Back (59.25); 200 Back (2:12.01); 50 Fly (27.17); 100 IM (1:03.70); 200 IM (2:19.03)
- 2012 Summer Team - Cranford Gators
- 2012 Summer Team Records: Age 11-12: 50 Free (25.37); 100 Free (57.15); 100 IM (1:05.81); 50 Back (28.83); 50 Fly (28.30); Age 13-14 and 15-18: 200 Free Relay (1:44.83) [Byrne, Wilson, Hollander, Templeton]
- 2011 Jersey Gators
- 2011 Club Records: Age 9-10: 100 Free (1:01.69); 500 Free (6:10.14); 50 Back (31.82); 100 Back (1:09.10); 100 Fly (1:11.38)
Additional Sports
- Softball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 Jersey Gators | 2016 Varsity Team | 2016 Jersey Gators | 2015 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50Y Free | 23.15 | 23.63 | 23.15 | 23.53 | 24.25 | |
| 100Y Free | 50.68 | 52.09 | 50.68 | 51.87 | ||
| 100Y Back | 54.14 | 55.57 | 53.80 | 56.93 | 55.05 | 56.16 |
| 200Y Free | 1:53.16 | 1:50.53 | 1:52.76 | |||
| 50Y Back | 25.97 | |||||
| 500Y Free | 5:08.11 | |||||
| 200Y Back | 2:00.68 | 2:03.69 | ||||
| 100Y Breast | 1:08.30 | |||||
| 100Y Fly | 55.05 | |||||
| 200Y IM | 2:06.97 |
| Event | 2015 Jersey Gators |
|---|---|
| 50Y Free | 23.99 |
| 100Y Free | 52.40 |
| 200Y Free | 1:54.92 |
| 100Y Back | 55.85 |
| 200Y Back | 2:04.61 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Spanish III Honors - completed in Junior year; US History Honors - completed in Junior year; English III Honors - completed in Junior year; Calculus Honors - Senior year; Spanish IV Honors - Senior yearAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Environmental Science - completed in Junior year; AP English Literature - Senior year; AP Psychology - in Senior year; AP Biology - Senior yearRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsUSA Swimming Scholastic All America Team (2016-2017); USA Swimming Scholastic All America Team (2015-2016); High School Academic Honor Roll: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and current Senior year
- ActivitiesLifeguard at Manor Park Swim Club in Westfield, NJ; Team Coach at Manor Park Swim Club in Westfield, NJ; Volunteer Swim Instructor for children with disabilities at The Connection in Summit, NJ
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