- 2017 Highlights
Personal Statement
Volleyball is a passion of mine that continues to build who I am and push me to be a better person everyday. I graduated from Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) in December 2019 with my Associates of Arts, completing it with a 4.0 gpa. I transfered to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs to study nursing, however, I want to continue to play the game that has shaped me into so much of the person I have become today.
In the 2018-2019 season at CNCC, I was originally recruited as an outside hitter, however, due to team chemistry I was coached as a setter in order to benefit the team. Being the starting setter at CNCC, which is a part of the Scenic West Athletic Conference in Region 18 added to my court awareness and overall my volleyball IQ. I received honorable mention in our highly competitive conference and received the Presidential Outback Award for overcoming adversity and excelling in academics, receiving a 4.0 both semesters of the 2018-2019 academic year. In this season of fall 2019, I am a starting pin hitter/setter for CNCC where I lead the team in kills. I excel on and off the court with the leadership training that defines the volleyball program at CNCC. I realize that being a part of a team is much more than your athletic ability, and I take my role as a teammate and friend very seriously.
Before attending CNCC, where I excelled as both a setter and a pin hitter, I was the captain of my state qualifying high school volleyball team. In 2017, named the Tri-Peaks Player of the Year and placed on the CHSAA First Team All State in my roll as our team’s outside hitter. I was recruited by several schools, but the competitiveness of CNCC appealed to me, and I decided to continue my volleyball career in Rangely, CO to grow as a player in a small program. CNCC provided me with the opportunity to start as a freshman and maximize the amount of time I was able to spend on the court honing and advancing my abilities as an all-around player.
Throughout high school I faced many challenges forming me into the player and person I am today. My mother passed away my sophomore year of high school. She was diagnosed with cancer my freshman year and that is what influenced my decision to become a nurse today. I had to grow up much faster than most people, however, I learned so many life skills and lessons throughout my journey. I am looking for a school that can help me continue to grow as a person, play the sport I love, and continue to be successful in my academics.
