Christina Conforti '19 Recruiting Profile

I was 9 years old when my mom introduced me to volleyball and immediately, I was hooked. My family has always been invested in sports; my dad was an elite marathon runner, my mom played volleyball in college, and both my brothers hope to play baseball in college. I am so appreciative that I became involved with volleyball at a young age because it has greatly influenced who I am today. By learning to be a team player and persevere through the most difficult games, I have become a more reliable and positive player and person. I have learned to overcome challenges the same way a team comes back from a large point deficit. I work hard in every practice to improve myself and better my teammates. The time I remember growing the most as a player is the USAV A2 camp I attended in Colorado Springs. I went in extremely nervous, being one of only two girls selected from New England. I learned to stay calm and enjoy playing despite the nerves I was coping with. The self-reliance and skills training I came away with are invaluable and I am grateful for that opportunity.

The ambition I have gained from volleyball is something I have always had in my academic life as well. I have always pushed myself to the best of my abilities on and off the court. Newton Country Day School has taught me to value learning as a way to further your knowledge and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. My priorities have always been school and volleyball and looking forward to college, I want to find a balance between the two.