Julia Vardiman '19 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Julia. I have just finished my sophomore year at West Essex Regional High School located in North Caldwell, NJ with a 4.4 GPA.  I take my academics very seriously and I am hardworking and determined both on and off the fields.  I am a two-sport athlete playing at the Varsity level as a starter for both Field Hockey and Softball.  I never give up and always look for the ball on the field.   In field hockey, some of my goals are to score with a reverse chip, lift the ball more in games and work on my stick skills. I also want to work on my shooting accuracy on corners. I have been playing field hockey for 4 years, and last year West Essex won the Tournament of Champions against Eastern, a very elite nationally ranked team. I am also a member of New Heights Field Hockey Club, this year we won the NITs and the Regional Club Championships.  We are playing in the NCC's in July.  I am a midfielder, as I have a very strong drive.  I can also play a offense and defense as effectively as a midfielder.

I have been playing Club Softball for over 8 years. Softball has already offered me so many amazing opportunities and has connected me with fantastic coaches and players who I look up to as role models.  I am the lead off batter and stating shortstop and I am also a switch-hitter, being able to hit the ball effectively both righty and lefty.  I've earned many recognitions in the past two years (First Team All Conference/Group/Region) and Honorable Mention All State. My ultimate goal is to play softball at the college level. I am not overly concerned of the division level; I just want to be on the field playing competitively at the best of my ability in terms of academics and athletics.  I am willing to put whatever it takes in becoming the best softball player I’m capable of being. I fully understand that academics are the most essential element of college but I believe that being part of a team creates life long bonds, teamwork, and character. Throughout my high school years I have always tested myself with difficult classes, taking mostly AP classes intermixed with some honors.  I believe that the only way to get better at something is by challenging and pushing yourself to the limit. This is why I find both field hockey AND softball so appealing. Softball is not an easy game. It’s a game of precision, timing, and focus, just like field hockey.  I liken those things to how I pursue my life goals - with precision and focus.  It is my desire to play softball or field hockey at the college level.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.  (This is my softball profile - my field hockey profile is found under Jules Vardiman)