Lauren Burton '23 Recruiting Profile

I love sports and being part of a team.  I have been playing rep/ club volleyball for Defensa Volleyball club for 5 years (from 13U until now at 17U) for the same elite club, Defensa, in Burlington, Ontario. 

Additionally, I have maintained a midfield position in rep soccer for since U12 until now (U17).   Before COVID, in grade 9 I made the Senior Varsity Volleyball team at my new high school.

I'm known as a positive team leader with lots of energy and enthusiasm. After 18 months of being 'on hold' with COVID I am eager for full seasons to begin both with my clubs and high school. 

Prior to COVID, athletics was recently being awarded with: 

• 2018/2019 Winner of  "Award of Excellence" - nominated by my 14U Club Volleyball team peers and coaches
• 2019 Grade 8 Graduate & Winner of School Spirit Award - for all rounded leader, active participant in a cross section of athletics, volunteer work and positive attitude.
• 2019-2020  Club Team: Co-Captain - voted by my 15U team

In my Spare time I live and breathe sports: 

Club Volleyball practices 3x weekly in the evening (approx 9 hours/ week)

Club Soccer practices 2x weekly off season (4 hours/ wk); 3-4x in-season.

High school Senior Varsity Volleyball practices (2-3x week during school hours)

Referee Soccer - it's my part-time paid job - particularly in the summer

Summer Sports Camp Counsellor 

Sports Equipment Store (Play It Again Sports) - part time job. 

Honour Roll Student

I love to snowboard too --- when there is time (and snow!) 

Cross Country athlete - came first place in city wide long distance running meet in grade 8 (2018-2019 year)

University is on my "must achieve" list and if I can play a sport at a varsity level - that would excite me. My father was a varsity soccer player in University and still talks about his experience as a cornerstone of his university career. I'm currently leaning towards Health Sciences as a major and am exploring schools with a Kinesiology program.  I am passionate about all sports, education and movement. I have some exploring to do to make sure I explore programs that fit my interests and long term plans.