Janelle Shiffler '17 Recruiting Profile

My name is Janelle Shiffler.  I am currently a Junior at Union Grove High School and all I want to do is play ball.  You can find me on my own court or in the gym when I'm not at school.  I have lettered the past three seasons for Varsity Basketball and I have started for the team both my Sophomore and Junior Year seasons.   I was the second leading scorer on my high school team both of those years.  

If you are looking for a highly motivated, self-disciplined, fully committed and highly enthusiastic basketball player, I'm a great fit.  I consider myself a team player and someone a coach can rely on in tough game situations, offensively or defensively.  Defensively I am always talking and making my teammates aware of happenings on the court.  I have a solid jump shot and have been increasing my skills in ball handling and 3 point shooting.  I have played positions 3, 4, & 5, and enjoy all three roles. I am an unselfish player, I like working with my team to develop a good scoring opportunity.  I provide encouragement and leadership to my teammates and respect for my coaches, as well as a superb work ethic.

I am very motivated in my schoolwork as well.  I maintain a high GPA even during basketball season.  I take pride in getting good grades and excelling in my courses.  I wish to major in Exercise Science and eventually go to grad school for Physical Therapy.  I really enjoy working out and helping others reach their full potential as well.  

I would like to play for a team that is very family orientated and focuses on the improvement of players as much as winning games.  I want to play for someone who will push me to be my best on and off the court.  It is important to me that I play at a school where the community is united and is excited for the success of one another.  I think it's important to stress hard work and good morals.