Derek Bostick '16 Recruiting Profile

The sport that I play and love is volleyball. One of my aspirations is to play college volleyball at a competitive level. I started playing volleyball freshman year and I fell in love with the sport. Before volleyball, I played many different sports such as Basketball, Football, and Baseball. I have a lot of experience as an athlete with many different sports. I haven't wanted to play a sport as much as I want to play volleyball. Although sports have always been a part of my life, I believe school always comes first. I've always been ahead in academics and I always work hard. I am self-driven and I always look for opportunities to get ahead. While volleyball is the main love in my life I am determined to get the best education I can. One of my top qualities is that I work hard. In school, in the gym, and outside the gym I put maximum effort to be the best. I will outwork any player. What I do not have in natural talent I make up for with my dedication. I play hours of volleyball outside of teams. I have one on one volleyball workouts, and when I'm not studying I'm working with a volleyball. I am also a natural leader. I push other players on my team to get better. I will be on top of my teammates and push them to work hard; however, when they need motivation or help I'm always there to boost the morale of my team. On the volleyball court I am the cheerleader. I'm the guy who is always talking. I'm a special individual who strives for the best and won't accept less of myself or anyone else.