Michala Maciolek '17 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
Hello, my name is Michala Maciolek and I am a freshman at the Agnes Irwin School, in Villanova, PA. I play Junior Olympic-level softball for the Jersey Nightmare 18U Gold. I love playing the game of softball and everything about it. I started playing softball in a township league, and I immediately knew that this was the sport that I wanted to play for a long time and at the collegiate level. After that year, my parents and I knew that I needed to play at the next level so I became involved in a tournament team. I have played for PA Frenzy 12U, Delco Rage12U, and Philadelphia Spirit 14U Elite, and have worked my way up to playing for the elite Jersey Nightmare Gold. Playing at the Gold level took a lot of hard work. Those days of hitting off of the tee in my backyard, going to practice early and staying late with my Dad to get extra skill-building time, and cross fit training 4 times a week, has really paid off; but I am not finished or satisfied, yet. I continue to take hitting and catching lessons, and all of the activities listed above, to the next level to achieve even greater things in the years ahead.
I also excel in academics. I have a 3.9 GPA, have won many academic awards, and have had perfect attendance for 4 years in a row. In the classroom, I am very focused, and I study very hard to achieve the best grades. I love learning, especially about science, and in college, I want to have a major in Business, especially in the field of Marketing. I have received several student leadership awards and recognitions in athletics and academics.
Outside of the classroom, when I am not playing softball, I love to volunteer my time in to those less fortunate. Last year, I spent over 100 hours in community service, including painting murals and park benches, helping young children with homework, serving food at shelters, and so on.
In the end, my hate-to-lose attitude and my hard work will hopefully pay off to accomplish my dream, to play collegiate level softball. Thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement, and I hope to see you on the fields.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2015 Lady Orioles Gold (18U Gold)
- 2014 Jersey Nightmare Gold (NJ) (Gold)
- Our roster is made up of players who will be pushed to be the BEST that THEY can be- to make sure that they're ready to become successes in both the sport of softball and in life. We will strive to be an extremely competitive team whether it's at practice, or in the game. We will look to play both with and against the best competition, so we can raise their skill level, work ethic, etc.... We will showcase our younger, future stars so they can compete for their dream of one day having choices for their future education. At the same time,we'll prepare our older players to be ready to contribute to their respective college programs as Freshman. We as a coaching staff will continue to want to learn for our girls as we believe that this is the main ingredient to making a successful team. Through this philosophy, we've been the first to bring in many outside instructors, philosophies, etc... to assure that we'll stop at nothing to help our hard working girls get better. The experiences and accomplishments that these coaches and their players have shared over the years are among the best in the area at any age group. We hope and will work to continue this tradition.
- 2013 Philadelphia Spirit Hudec (16u/18u showcase)
- The Philadelphia Spirit/Hudec are a Junior Olympic level fastpitch travel team based out of Philadelphia, Pa. Our team plays in ASA, PONY, PGF, & TRIPLECROWN sanctioned tournaments throughout our local area and the eastcoast states. Our roster is made up of highly talented players, through hard work and their hate to lose attitudes,it will make them successful on and off the fields while obtaining positive life lessons. http://www.eteamz.com/spiritelitehudec/
- 2012 Delco Rage (12u(A))
- 2011 PA Frenzy (12u(A))
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Randy Mohr
- Club Coach
- Chris Hudec
- Club Coach
- Brian Kalesse
- Other
- John Derewicz
Events
- Camp/Event
- Top Prospects
- 12/06/14 to 12/06/14
- The Top Prospects Combine consists of invited players, that come to showcase their skills. Each graduation year will be sorted into their class.
- Camp/Event
- Villanova Softball Summer Camp
- 6/17/13 to 6/20/13
- Camp/Event
- Pennsbury NFCA camp/showcase
- 6/13/13 to 6/13/13
- Catching for Katie Wenger (AIS 2014)
Training
- Summit Sports Training Center
- 2 years
- At Summit Sports Training Center we are committed to providing every participant with a foundation for success in sports, health, and life. We do so by implementing tailored exercises for all athletes, from the developing youth to the peak performer. The training provided is geared so that the athlete will not only obtain, but also maintain, optimal performance. Our unique approach to physical and psychological development promotes athleticism, character and sportsmanship. We believe that in addition to physical benefits, athletic participation fosters personal growth by enhancing confidence, self-esteem, maturity, integrity and motivation. By integrating your physical and mental strengths, we will help you achieve the balance necessary to become the complete athlete. website: http://www.summitstc.com/
- Catching Lessons
- 1 year
- Coach is John Mclernon.
- Rob Crews
- 1 year
- Professional hitting instructor based out of New York.
- Mike DeCarlo
- 1 year
- Professional hitting coach out of Aston, PA.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2013 Philadelphia S |
|---|---|
| BA | .387 |
| GP | 33 |
| AB | 93 |
| H | 16 |
| 2B | 9 |
| 3B | 1 |
| HR | 3 |
| BB | 5 |
| SO | 1 |
| Sac | 3 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPerfect attendance for 4 years in a row, Art award, Mercy award, and Honorable Delegate at the Model UN Conference.
- ActivitiesSTEM Club and Culinary Club
Top NCSA Athletes at Agnes Irwin School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
