Camryn Pierce '18 Recruiting Profile

Committed to Samford University

Hi, I'm Camryn Pierce – thank you for taking time to get to know me!

I have played competitive volleyball for four years and hope to continue my volleyball career at the collegiate level.   Simply put - I love volleyball, and every minute I get to play is extremely valuable to me.

Academics are a top priority too, and my current GPA is 3.97 [on a 4.0 scale].  I am enrolled in Pre-AP classes, and push myself to be the best I can be in a classroom. As of December 2015, I have a 26 on the ACT.  I see tremendous value in pushing myself to be the best I can be in the classroom.

As for volleyball, I wasn't successful in the beginning.  I tried out for my local travel team in sixth grade [I had never played before], but didn't make it.  Because of this, I was motivated to work even harder.  In seventh grade, I tried out for, and made, my schools "B Team".  As a player, I put a lot of effort into the weight room and on the court.  Because of my work ethic, skill development, coach-ability, and passion for the sport, I earned a starting position by my freshman season.  As a sophomore, I played for and earned my first state championship as a varsity starter for the Valley View Blazers.  I finished as the #1 Sophomore blocker in the state of AR as well as the #1 blocker overall in the 5A conference.  In March, I was named to Prep Volleyballs "Soph 79" list as an honorable mention.  As a player, this is a strong testimony to how hard I work for things that I love.

Aside from my work on the court and in the classroom, I am seen as a leader among my peers.  I have received many awards at church camps and in volleyball for my leadership skills.  I am active in my community and clubs at my school.  Also, I was the only underclassmen elected by my peers to a leadership role in Student Government.  And my church youth group is one of the most important groups in my life.  I am very strong in my walk with Christ, and do my best to put Him above all other things.

When I'm not playing volleyball or in a class, I love to spend time with my friends.  I am also currently teaching myself to play the ukulele, and I love to travel and see new parts of the world.

Before age 12, I had lived in five different cities [from Atlanta to San Francisco].  These experiences allow me to maintain an open mind to schools all around the country and I know that wherever I am, I'm there because that's where God wants me to be.

In all, I am very passionate about volleyball.  I strive to do my best on the court and in the classroom.  I am a leader for my school, team, community, and youth group.  I am open-minded to different schools, regardless of geographic location.  My primary goal is to continue my volleyball career at the collegiate level ...earning a great education while playing a sport I truly love.

I hope to hear from you soon and THANK YOU for taking the time to get to know me!

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