Emily Gallaher '24 Recruiting Profile

It all started with a little back yard fun.  When I was six years old my grandmother bought a volleyball net for me and my cousins . I had played soccer since I was four and when third grade came , I decided to try out for volleyball as an alternate sport .  I made the team and we won the county championship that year.  I continued to play both sports for the next few years placing second and third in county championships. 

At this point came my sixth grade year, both sports were overlapping and I had to choose.  There was no debating which I enjoyed more. I played volleyball for my school sixth through eighth  grade seasons.  After sixth grade season, I played for a travel team and at which time we realized that my size and talents were proven best as a setter/libero.   I went to several summer camps each year and used the availability  of our church gym to practice and progress my skills. 

Over the course of time, I grew as a player, teammate and person.  Volleyball has molded me into who I am today. As much as I enjoy volleyball my academics  are equally important.  I have maintained a 4.0 gpa over my middle school years and my  goal is to go to college for Physical Therapy while continuing my volleyball career.