Dana Schechter '24 Recruiting Profile

Hello,

My name is Dana Schechter and I am a sophomore at Nipmuc Regional High School in Upton Massachusetts. I have been playing school and club volleyball since the seventh grade and have played on our high school varsity team since my freshman year. While my normal position is a setter, for school season our coach had asked me to swing from the right side and outside pins. This was a bit of a tough adjustment as I had never played as a hitter before, but I worked hard on my own at home and at practices to learn about the position as the season went on. I started and played as a 6 rotation hitter, and at the end of this season I came up big in moments where I needed to deliver, such as our round of 16 playoff game where I scored the last 4 points in a reverse sweep comeback win. I finished the season as a Dual Valley Conference 2nd All Star team. Playing as a hitter during the school season helped me to have a greater understanding of what a good hittable ball is to use as a setter. Learning how to hit also changed my role during this U16 club season. I play for CMASS Juniors volleyball club and have been on the top Open level team ever since U14. During this U16 club season we played a 6-2 rotation, however I played all the way around, setting out of the back row and hitting on the right side in the front row. I have been lucky enough to visit large national tournaments such as Capitol Hill Classic, and Big South this club season and will play in AAU nationals in Orlando. I also made the NERVA High Performance team, and will have the opportunity to represent the New England region at the 2022 USA Volleyball All-Star Championship in Tulsa OK this July. I also have had the honor to be placed on the AAU Champions League All-Tourney team for my efforts in our third place finish in Premier Division.

Academically, I have all A’s and am enrolled in all honors classes. I have been inducted into the National Honors Society this year for my high academic caliber and leadership qualities. 

Teams Achievements:

• 3rd place in U14 Open Division at 2020 First to the Finish New England Winterfest
• 2nd place at 2020 NERVA week #1 U16 AA division
• Silver pool winner at 2021 Smack New England Winterfest
• 2nd place in U16 Open Division at 2022 Smack New England Winterfest
• 3rd place in U16 Premier Division at 2022 AAU Champions League
• 2nd place in U16 Open Division at 2022 North Atlantic Championship

1st place Dual Valley Conference 2022 season with Nipmuc High School

1st place at CMADA Tournament 2022

Personal Sport Achievements:

• Made HS Varsity team Freshman year.
• Conference 2nd All-Star team Sophomore year.
• Conference 1st  All-Star team Junior year.
• 11 times winner Player of The Game Award.
• All-Tourney team at AAU Champions League finals U16 Premium Division.
• Selected for New England High Performance team.

Personal Education Achievements:

• 2019 Member of National Junior Honor Society at Miscoe Hill Middle School
• 2022 Member of National Honor Society at Nipmuc Regional High School
• 2022 Winner of District 7 DECA advanced to State Finals.
• 2021-2022 High Honors roll.

My email for contacts [email protected]