Personal Statement
My name is Payton Malinoski. I am a Senior at Lockport Township High School located in Lockport, IL. My academic goal is to major in Zoology or some career working with animals and my athletic goal is to play volleyball at the highest possible level. Due to my competitive drive, I have been a successful multi-sport athlete. When I am not playing school or travel sports I like to play pickleball whenever I can to satisfy that competitive urge. In high school I narrowed down my passions to volleyball and softball. Currently I am the starting varsity libero for Lockport High School. I will be playing libero with New Wave Volleyball Club based in Darian, IL after the high school season ends. My skills have increased since joining New Wave as well as my passion to play in college. My skills in volleyball are quick feet, reading the court and I set pretty well as a libero. Off the court I keep well maintained grades. I am a hard worker on and off the court. I want to attend a college where I can push myself in the classroom and on the volleyball court. I am open to all options and want to ultimately find the right match at the highest competition possible.