Sadie Garcia '24 Recruiting Profile

Thank you for taking the time to look through my profile. I am a student athlete looking to further my education & play volleyball at the next level. I am a great all around player and put my team first. I have built great confidence over the years of playing and love to lead and encourage others when up and down. I am looking to study within the fields of engineering and mechanics to prepare me for my future after college since I plan to enlist in the U.S Navy. However, being part of volleyball since I was 11 and a team, has nourished my passion for the sport, building great chemistry has been so valuable to me. I am beneficial to any team because I am confident in my abilities, as well as the abilities of my teammates. I have the all around skills needed to perform well and uplift my team.  As I've grown in the sport, I have learned to stay focused under pressure. I can perform well in tough competitions. During my current travel season (2023) I went through a knee injury and was able to overcome it both mentally and physically, which taught me how to deal with adversity. Speaking of adversity, my position is a setter, but I wasn't able to play much of that position, during my last high school season we lost a middle blocker and I had to take on the role of outside hitter instead, I gladly rose to the calling and earned honorable mention honors in a very competitive district. I have developed my teamwork skills through decision making and problem-solving in group situations, especially through the JROTC program that I am part of in my high school, my leadership skills led me to be promoted to Cadet Captain of my battalion. I have also been part of my high school varsity volleyball program since my freshman year, this year (my junior year) I earned a starting position as well as co-captain. Next year I will be leading my team as volleyball captain. With this in mind, I feel I can positively contribute to this sport at the collegiate level. I am also a self-motivated person with an ability to persevere without necessarily needing encouragement from others. I would like to thank you again for taking the time to look through my recruiting profile, I know there are many deserving skilled volleyball players as myself, who want the same opportunity. Truly, I believe the right team and college is out there for me.