Personal Statement
I absolutely love the sport of volleyball and it is my dream to play in college. I am a competitive, driven and relentless person and I am a leader, often serving as a captain of my club teams. I believe strongly in being supportive of my teammates and setting an example for others both on and off the court. I am a positive person and I know that while we all make mistakes, how we react to them and learn from them is most important. While I am still somewhat new to the sport (I have been playing for almost four years), I am extremely motivated by the opportunity and privilege of representing my school as a student athlete.
I have faced adversity and personal tragedy in my life. My mother battled Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when I was nine years old and she passed away in June of 2018, just as I was becoming serious about competitive volleyball. This loss only reinforced my belief in never, ever giving up and that, whether on the court or in life, no deficit is too large to stop fighting!
I faced a crossroad after losing my mother and I decided that I would focus my energy on the joy I feel from playing volleyball and working hard to become the best player possible. I am resilient and I can handle a lot of mature responsibility as I did when I helped care for my mother while she was going through chemotherapy. My strong work ethic became stronger and I chose to focus on things I could control – working hard in school, in the gym and on the volleyball court.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in psychology and it is an area where I would like to focus in college. I enjoy traveling and I find it rewarding to experience and learn about other parts of the country. With this in mind, I consider geographic and size limitations to be less important and, instead, I want to find the best fit for me academically, socially and athletically.
Family is very important to me and I am very proud of my four-year-old little sister who someday hopes to play “wobbeyall” as well.
