Rebecca Vaillancourt '20 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Rebecca Vaillancourt and I am a freshman at St. Mary Academy - BayView in Riverside, RI. I love softball and to me it’s more than just a game – it’s a lifestyle. I work year round to build upon my skills as a catcher and all-around player. Besides practicing with my softball team, RI Thunder 18U Gold Elite, I work with coaches and other players at Planet Fastpitch in Uxbridge, MA and I condition in the winter with my high school’s basketball team. I believe that I am a good softball player, but my goal is to become a great one. That is what I’m striving for: greatness!

My passion for softball and my dedication to excelling at my sport has been ingrained in me since I was a young athlete. One of my favorite quotes is by Tim Notke, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” This quote encourages me to become a better player.

As a student-athlete, I am determined to perform to the best of my abilities in both the classroom and on the field. As a student, I have maintained a 4.0/4.0 GPA with Honors level classes. At the moment, I’m undecided on the specific major I want to pursue in college but I am considering pre-medicine and education.  I know that whatever major I select, softball must be an integral part of my college experience. My goal is to find a college that is a good fit for me academically and athletically.