Madison O'Brien '17 Recruiting Profile

My aspirations for college is to possibly major in communications. It has always been my dream to get into a good college and further my education. I  never realized that sports would play such a big part in my life.  I understand a lot of work will be asked of me playing a sport in college, but I feel ready for everything life can throw at me.  As a student athlete, who has played multiple sports her whole life, I would think it would be amazing to play sports after high school.  I am really hopeful that I get this chance. I am different from all other recruits in all different aspects.  I have never grown up as a high school "favorite player" but that does not mean that I haven't put all of my blood, sweat and heart into every practice and game. I had to put everything into every sport I played to make a name for myself.  I am a hard worker who doesn't stop trying until there is nothing left to give.  I personally do not like seeing people upset on or off the court, whether it be a teammate or just another person in the hallway.  As far as academics go, I had a hard time my freshman year and it's no excuse, but I completely turned myself around this year and have brought all my grades up to A's and B's.  I plan on keeping all my grades up!  People ask me what my dreams are in life, and playing volleyball in college is one of my biggest dreams.