Sophie Wilhelm '19 Recruiting Profile
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Especially this past year, I have discovered a new confidence in myself both on and off the court. It began this past summer when I helped teach younger kids at my karate school. At first, I second-guessed myself at every question of theirs that I answered and had trouble getting them to focus on doing karate. By the end of the summer, I was able to gain the confidence necessary to no longer doubt my own teaching and to keep their focus on the tasks at hand. This experience translated to my volleyball life, especially since my high school coach depended on me to take care of organizing our defense as the libero, and to handle the emotional aspect of my teammates as a captain. I helped my teammates with their passing and defense whenever I could and gave advice to some of our JV players as well.
I firmly believe in leading by example, both skill-wise by giving my best effort on every play, and energy-wise by keeping a positive influence, spirit, and body language on the court. I can be depended on to always try to help my teammates get better and to be open to criticisms by others. In these upcoming college years, I hope to continue to improve my skills, make life-long friendships, and spend more time playing a sport that I love. Deciding to play volleyball has been such a pivotal moment in my life and I really can’t imagine my life without it.
Academically, I want to be challenged by my professors and peers in a competitive yet friendly environment. I am looking for schools that will allow me to explore a wide variety of interests, primarily anthropology and archaeology of classical civilizations, chemistry, and physics. I’d like to be part of a school that can accommodate all of these academic interests, in addition to having a diverse student population and lively student organizations.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- Captain, Rhody Invitational All Tournament, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- , Conference 3rd Place
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #26
Individual Awards
- JV: OH / Varsity: DS
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2019 South County Juniors (18 Open)
- 2018 South County Juniors (18 Open)
- Played libero on 18 Riptides. 1st place finishes at NERVA 2 and NERVA 4 (18 Bronze).
- 2017 South County Juniors (16 Open)
- Played libero on 16 Storm. 1st Place finishes at Providence AAU Grand Prix, NERVA 1 (16 Copper), NERVA 2 (16 Bronze).
- 2016 South County Juniors (16AA)
- Played all positions except MB on U15 Cyclones. Finished season 48-2. Won every New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA) tournament in the 15A, 15AA, 16A and 16AA levels during the club season, highlighted by the 16AA title and the AAU New England title in April.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Nikolai Wojciechowski
- Club Coach
- Danielle Soubliere
- Club Director
- Mike Harrington
Events
- Camp/Event
- Mizuno Boston Volleyball Festival
- 2/22/19 to 2/24/19
- 18 USA Division. Tournament website: http://jvctournaments.com/MizunoBostonVolleyballFestival
- Camp/Event
- Providence Grand Prix
- 2/16/19 to 2/18/19
- Girls 18U Open Division, https://www.neaau.org/volleyball-grand-prix
- Camp/Event
- NERVA Junior Qualifier #1
- 2/01/19 to 2/03/19
- New England Regional Volleyball Association. Tournament website: http://jvctournaments.com/NERVA%20Junior%20Qualifiers
- Camp/Event
- New England Winterfest
- 1/19/19 to 1/21/19
- Winterfest #2, Girls' 18 Open, South County Juniors. Tournament website: http://jvctournaments.com/FTTFNewEnglandWinterfest
- Camp/Event
- Rhode Island Senior Showcase
- 11/19/18 to 11/19/18
- Showcase event for Rhode Island's best senior class of 2019 volleyball players.
- Camp/Event
- Rhody Invitational Varsity Volleyball
- 10/13/18 to 10/13/18
- La Salle Academy shared 3rd place with the defending RI state champions. Recognized as one of the All Tournament players. Twenty teams from RI, CT, MA, ME, NJ, and VT participated in this event.
- Camp/Event
- Nike Libero Camp
- 8/02/17 to 8/03/17
- This program is geared towards players, ages 10-17, wanting to hone their skills in a specific position. Campers choose one position to focus on for the duration of camp and receive specialized training on the latest techniques. Options Include: Setter, Hitter, and Libero.
- Camp/Event
- Omaha Volleyball Advanced Specialty Camp
- 7/19/17 to 7/20/17
- Advanced Specialty Camp offers the fast paced intensity needed to advance volleyball skills to the next level. This elite camp is offered for the ADVANCED player and is recommended for players who have or will be competing at the varsity level. This camp will provide specific instruction and drills for technical development in each position. Coaches provide an environment to challenge and motivate players interested in improving their volleyball skills and knowledge.
Additional Sports
- Ice Hockey
- 5 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Played on Southern Rhode Island Youth Hockey Association coed house league and boys travel teams. Played on PeeWee A team during final year of play.
- Soccer
- 7 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Played on Ocean State Soccer recreation and competitive teams and Rams Football Club competitive teams in RI Super Liga, MAPLE and Champions leagues. Primary position played was defensive midfielder.
- Martial Arts
- 10 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Black belt (2 stripes) Shaolin Kempo. Former KRANE youth competitor. Youth class instructor at American Dragon Karate School, Narragansett, RI
- Beach Volleyball
- 3 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Take part in South County Juniors beach volleyball program and local sand and grass tournaments.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Attack Kills | 8 |
| Attack Errors | 10 |
| Total Attempts | 63 |
| Kill Percentage | 12.7 |
| Kills/Game | .07 |
| Assist Percentage | .047 |
| Assists/Game | .07 |
| Digs | 178 |
| Digs/Game | 2.1 |
| Receiving Chances | 375 |
| Receiving Errors | 26 |
| Receiving Percentage | 93 |
| Aces | 34 |
| Aces/Game | 0.5 |
| Service Errors | 26 |
| Serving Percentage | 88.1 |
| Games Played | 72 |
| Matches Played | 21 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. World History Wind EnsembleAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Calculus AB English Literature and Composition Human Geography Italian Language and Culture Physics C: MechanicsRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society
- ActivitiesConcert band (bassoon), Jazz band (alto saxophone), Wind Ensemble (bassoon), Science Olympiad, Girl Scouts, Shaolin Kempo Karate
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