Nicaise Onyike '24 Recruiting Profile

Playing for the Pacific Christian Academy ( PCA , formerly Christian Faith Academy) high school volleyball team during my freshman year allowed me to be a part of something that is bigger than myself. Each day, I had the ability to improve as an athlete in order to give back to PCA. From the first day of preseason, freshman year, I chose hard work over complacency and fought to represent PCA at the best that I could. Whether it was on or off the court, I knew that I was not only a student from PCA, but I was an athlete who shouldn’t bring any negative attention to the school.

My ultimate goal is to play competitive college volleyball while earning my college degree. Though I am gearing more toward electrical engineering, I can say that I am undecided on a major at this time but I know education is essential to my future success.  I know playing volleyball in college is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that would be a part of me for the rest of my life. So   I am determined to set a solid foundation for that.

I have the ability and skill to be a versatile player. I am currently playing with the Karen Volleyball club and for my club team, I am a middle hitter. For my high school team, I am a middle and outside hitter as well as setter.  I am dedicated, hard-working, and passionate.  I am motivated and I play with integrity. I am a supportive and encouraging teammate and very coachable player. I don't make excuses when I make mistakes and I don’t dwell on it but rather focus on making the next play better.  I not only give all I have in practice but I work extensively outside of practice to further develop my skills to become better at the sport I love with so much passion. My love for volleyball is undeniable.  I know it takes hard work, dedication, and passion to be successful at the next level.  I am ready to embark on this journey!