Gracie Loveridge '26 Recruiting Profile

My goals are to play for the best coaching staff and academically acclaimed school possible. As a Team Captain this season, I believe coaches and leaders have an impact on players on and off the court. Being a part of a family-oriented program is one of the most important things to me. When looking at programs and different teams, even now as a high school athlete, I prioritize becoming close with my teammates and being able to understand them on a personal and athletic level. While I do believe that having a kindred environment is significant for a team's success, I imagine myself in very competitive, but evaluative conditions. I value input from outside perspectives and depend on that input to help me improve. A coach who values those same aspirations as mine is something that is crucial for me as a player, as well as teammates around me willing to give me their put in as well. One of my main priorities when I step on the court for practice is that I can prove to myself that I can never plateau. I challenge myself every practice and pride myself on the energy I can provide my teammates by being loud and communicative, as well as pushing myself to my limits to exceed and get the slightest bit of improvement in our daily practices. Volleyball is a huge part of my life and most things surround it, I'm thankful to have the most supporting parents and coaches who have taught me that I can succeed and push myself beyond my dreams which is exactly what I want to bring to the collegiate level.