Nicole Doerges '18 Recruiting Profile

I began playing volleyball on a 6th grade intramural team just because it looked like a lot of fun.  Six years later, I continue to play because I love the teamwork, competition and intensity of the game.   I strive to be the one that people remember at the end of a match.  

My coaches describe me as a fierce competitor and a gifted natural athlete.   I have played six years for two of the top volleyball clubs in Southern California and have been the #1 outside hitter for my past four club teams.  For my high school varsity team, I was a starter and an all-conference selection as a sophomore, junior and senior.  This year I had the honor of serving as captain for the second straight season and was awarded the team's most valuable offensive player.  I was also captain of our freshman team three years ago.

I also played softball in high school.  My primary position was center field, but I started at catcher my freshman and sophomore years because of my athletic ability and strong arm.  Although I did not have time to balance two club sports,  I was recruited by several club teams including OC Batbusters, an elite program in Southern California, and I have been told I have the talent to be a college-level player. 

Athletics run in my family.  My father and uncle both played Division I college baseball, my grandfather qualified for the NCAA championships in swimming and my great-grandfather was an All-State high school baseball and basketball player.   I want to be the next in my family to play sports in college.

Academics are as important to me as sports.  I am an A student at a top-performing high school and my coursework includes multiple AP and Honors courses.  My goal is to contribute to a winning team while attending a university that will fulfill my academic aspirations.