Haley Fitzgerald '18 Recruiting Profile

My name is Haley Fitzgerald and I currently attend Mesquite High School in Gilbert, Arizona, where I will graduate in 2018.  My parents are Mike and Angela, and I have a younger brother, Braden.  My family comes from Colorado and Wyoming, so I enjoy all seasons!  My plans are to go to a college where I can best use my strengths and abilities. I would like to major in the business field of marketing. Nursing and health sciences are also of high interest to me. I enjoy the thought of working in or running my own business, helping others, and using my creative side. 

I love to engage and have fun with teammates but also be competitive and focused. I am described as outgoing, kind, coachable, and a spirit lifter to others. While I enjoy playing indoor and sand volleyball, I also work hard and play the best I possibly can. I set goals for myself whether it’s a simple skill in a game or go for the bigger goals such as playing in college. I push myself to achieve my goals and believe I have the ability to do anything I set my mind to. I continue to practice my volleyball skills and ask questions when needed.  I began playing volleyball at the age of 9 and by the end of my senior year, that will include 6 years of club volleyball and 3 years of varsity volleyball.  I can play any front row position, as well as defense and serving.  I feel confident in my skills and what I can help bring to your program, both personally and for your team.  I am flexible to play anywhere in the country.

With regards to my academics, I have learned that asking for assistance is not a bad thing.  Early in my high school career during a tough time for me, there were a couple classes that I took for granted and eventually I asked for some help from a tutor.  This type of thought has taught me that I can succeed as it just takes a little help from others to do so.   My grades continue to climb as I work very hard to excel toward my goals.  Most weeks out of the school year require great time management between indoor, club and sand practices along with my school load.  I want to find a college that has a strong academic advisory program that is interested in my academic success and goals.  

In short, as my talents in the classroom and on the court continue to improve, I feel more confident about life after high school and college.  Thank you so much for the opportunity to share my personal statement with you.  I hope that I am on your radar!

Haley Fitzgerald
Mesquite High School - Class of 2018