Alexandra Buscher '15 Recruiting Profile
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July 2013
2012 Summer Jr Na...
2014 Jr Pan Pacs ...Personal Statement
I only discovered competitive swimming about 5 years ago, but I have loved being in the water since I was a baby. Even though I started swimming later than most, I have yet to meet anyone who loves the water as much as I do. Swimming is such a big part of my life and I know that will never change.
I have been lucky enough to be able to travel around the country, as well as to countries outside of the United Sates. I even spent a year living in Nigeria when I was 12. There, I realized how many everyday things that I had taken for granted; such as electricity, food and personal safety. I was also surprised to learn how few people could actually swim, although they were surrounded by water. There were very few coaches or facilities to train at, and it made me realize how great the opportunities were back home, and how much I really wanted to swim.
Swimming has taught me the value of setting high goals, and that consistent hard work - giving your absolute best, every single day - is the only way to achieve them.
My goal is to obtain a world-class degree in engineering and to swim in college for a top-notch team, and be the best student, the best swimmer, and the best person I can be.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, 2nd Team All-County, TX Region 4 5A Swimmer of the Meet, MVP, School record for 200 & 500 Free and 200 Med. Relay, All-American 200 & 500 Free and 200 Med. Relay
Team Awards
- Texas 5A State 4th women's team
- 2012 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region, All-American 200 Medley Relay and 200 Free Relay
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place, Texas 5A State Women's Team placed 6th
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2013 Dads Club Swim Team (Senior Elite)
- Club record holder for SC 15-16 Girls 100 , 200 , 500 & 1000 FR 100 Fly. SC Open 200 & 500 FR. LC 15-16 Girls & Open Girls 100, 200, 400, 800 FR & 50 Fly.
- 2012 Dads Club Swim Team (Senior Elite)
- Club Record Holder SC 13-14 Girls 200 & 500 FR, 100 FLY, 400 IM. LC 100, 200 400 FR, 100 FLY
- 2011 Dads Club Swim Team (Silver)
- 2010 Dads Club Swim Team (Bronze)
- 2009 Dads Club Swim Team (Bronze)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Rey Aguilar
- High School Head Coach
- Jason Mauss
Events
- Camp/Event
- Junior Pan Pacific Championships
- 8/27/14 to 8/30/14
- Camp/Event
- Canadian Trials
- 4/02/14 to 4/05/14
- Camp/Event
- 2013 NCSA Summer Junior Nationals
- 7/30/13 to 8/03/13
- 200 Free (2nd), 100 Free (5th), 800 Free (6th), 400 Free (9th), 100 Fly (17th), 200 Fly (22)
- Camp/Event
- 2013 SC Sectionals -
- 2/28/13 to 3/03/13
- Camp/Event
- 2013 5A Texas State
- 2/22/13 to 2/23/13
- All American, 1st Team 200 Medley Relay -Fly (2nd), All American 1st Team - 200 Free (1st), All American 1st Team 500 Free (4th). All State 2nd Team 100 Fly, All State 3rd Team 100 Free
- Camp/Event
- 2012 Winter Juniors - Knoxville TN
- 12/06/12 to 12/08/12
- 200 Free(10th), 500 Free (22nd)
- Camp/Event
- 2012 Summer Juniors -Indianapolis
- 8/13/12 to 8/17/12
- 200 Free (19th)
- Camp/Event
- 2012 LC Sectionals -The Woodlands, TX
- 7/31/12 to 8/04/12
- 100 Free (2nd), 200 Fly (5th), 200 Free (7th), 800 free (8th), 50 Free (20th), 400 Free Relay (13th), 400 Medley Relay (Fly)(21st)
- Camp/Event
- Select Camp - Southern Zone
- 5/24/12 to 5/27/12
- Invited to USA Swimming Select Camp in Louisville KY, cbased on IMX score.
- Camp/Event
- 2012 Texas 5A State Meet
- 2/24/12 to 2/25/12
- 1st Team 200 Medley Relay (Fly) (3rd), 1st Team 200 Free Relay (6th), 1st Team 400 Free Relay (5th), 3rd team 100 Fly
Statistics
| Event | 2013 Dads Club Swim | 2012 Dads Club Swim |
|---|---|---|
| 50M Free | 27.53 | 27.81 |
| 50Y Free | 24.62 | 24.71 |
| 100M Free | 57.70 | 58.02 |
| 100Y Free | 51.26 | 52.27 |
| 200M Free | 2:03.12 | 2:04.07 |
| 200Y Free | 1:47.97 | 1:51.82 |
| 400M Free | 4:20.80 | 4:22.40 |
| 500Y Free | 4:50.55 | 5:02.50 |
| 800M Free | 8:58.42 | 9:12.51 |
| 1000Y Free | 10:03.52 | |
| 50M Back | 32.69 | |
| 100M Back | 1:06.29 | 1:10.50 |
| 100Y Back | 58.79 | 59.99 |
| 200M Back | 2:22.87 | 2:28.61 |
| 200Y Back | 2:05.01 | 2:09.53 |
| 50M Fly | 29.22 | |
| 100M Fly | 1:04.01 | 1:03.56 |
| 100Y Fly | 55.98 | 56.77 |
| 200M Fly | 2:20.54 | 2:22.66 |
| 200M IM | 2:23.01 | 2:28.39 |
| 200Y IM | 2:06.75 | 2:09.23 |
| 400M IM | 5:08.19 | 5:09.45 |
| 400Y IM | 4:27.51 | 4:29.23 |
| 1500M Free | 17:45.9 | |
| 200Y Fly | 2:05.44 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Called Pre-AP Freshman Year: Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP World Geography Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP English I Sophomore Year: Pre-AP Spanish Pre-AP Chemistry Pre-AP English II Pre-AP Algebra II Pre-AP World History Junior Year: Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Pre-AP PhysicsAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Junior Year: AP U.S. History AP English III Senior Year: AP Economy AP Government AP English IV AP Calculus AB AP Physics CRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society member 2013 and 2014 USA Swimming's Scholastic All-American Team, Honor Roll, Freshman and Sophomore of the Year Nominee (nominated by teachers)
- ActivitiesWebsite Administrator-Memorial Mustangs Outreach Bunch (community service) 2013-2014, President for MMOB 2014-2015 Sprint triathlons
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