Emma Harsha '22 Recruiting Profile

I am not the traditional recruit for collegiate volleyball. For many years my main sport was karate and I found success at the local, national and world level of karate competition. However, just under 3 years ago I was introduced the game of volleyball and immediately fell in love with the sport. Since I first set foot on the competitive court, I have aspired to play volleyball at the collegiate level. Playing in college is a once in a lifetime opportunity that could change the rest of my life.

I am a hard worker, a team player and a self-motivator in all that I do. I am always working to improve my skills as well as training to get bigger, faster and stronger. Not only am I a team player, but I am also a team leader. I have been taught that actions speak louder than words and so I try to lead by example while also encouraging my teammates. I am very coachable and strive to be one of the hardest working players and recruits you will find.

In the classroom, I study hard and maintain a near perfect GPA. I am an honor student and take pride in my academic accomplishments. Most recently I was one of six chosen to represent my school and attend an international democracy camp in Lithuania. I continue my martial arts training as it has provided me a solid athletic foundation as well as instilling discipline and respect for myself, my peers and my coaches and Sensei’s.

I want to attend a college where I can push myself both academically and athletically. I am open to all options and want to ultimately find the right college match at the highest level of competition possible. I hope to become a great role model to all my peers and make my parents proud.