Meaghan Wheeler '17 Recruiting Profile

For the first 10 years of my life I was a hard core swimmer, but that all changed when I had some medical setbacks and chose to exit the world of swimming. I had lost my passion for sports until I discovered volleyball. My freshman year of high school was the first time I ever touched a volleyball. I immediately fell in love with it and have never had a passion for another sport like this before. I made my high school freshman team and then joined a club team. Throughout my freshman year, on top of playing club, I went to the gym, team camps, high school open gyms, and even worked with a private coach to become a better player. Sophomore year I made the varsity team. I was the only underclassman to make varsity on a team of 14 girls. I always showed up early to practice to assist and practice with the JV team. I was always one of the first players in and last out.

I continued to play club and receive private lessons. Last fall I earned a starting spot on my high school team, which placed 3rd in conference and competed at the regional-level for the first time in almost 10 years. I received Honorable Mention All-Conference. I am a player who is dedicated to being the best player I can be; I go the extra mile. I will play wherever I am needed for the greater good of my team. My competitive spirit comes to life on the court; I am always communicating, listening, and cheering both on the court and on the sidelines. I am always analyzing and learning from my mistakes to help me improve as a player. I constantly want to learn new tips, strategies, and techniques. Volleyball has helped discipline me to focus on my education so I can be the best student I can be. I truly cannot imagine what my life would be like without volleyball in it.