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I’m Leila Burki, a junior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland. I have been a member of my school’s varsity field hockey team since sophomore year and am also a goalkeeper for the Next Level Field Hockey Club, based in Bethesda, Maryland.
You could call me a late bloomer—I started playing field hockey in 8th grade. Years of tennis taught me eye-hand coordination and fast footwork, so when an opportunity opened to play goalie, I decided to try it. And I liked it! Knowing I’m the last line of defense is empowering and also stressful. So I’ve found myself regularly asking coaches for advice on how I can improve my techniques. In the process, I’ve learned to be more vocal and to communicate to my teammates clearly, and being a goalie has helped me become more of a leader on and off the field.
Off the field, I’ve taken the leadership skills I’ve learned through field hockey and was elected as an officer for my high school’s Best Buddies club. I am very involved with the special needs community. My brother, who is seven years older than me, is autistic, and this has had a huge impact on who I am as a person. Starting in 3rd grade, I began volunteering with Best Buddies and in 7th grade I started working with a local organization, Sports Plus, which provides social opportunities for children and young adults with autism. I’ve really enjoyed helping this community reach their potential through art, sports, and community activities.
I hope to continue my sports career and volunteer work in college.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #98
Team Awards
- State 2nd Place, Sectional Champs, 16-2 overall season record. 13 shutouts., Regional Champs
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #98
Team Awards
- Undefeated season (post season was canceled due to COVID.)
- 2019 Junior Varsity Team
- Jersey: #96
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2022 Next Level (Club/Travel)
- U19
- 2021 Next Level (Club/Travel)
- U16 Grey
- 2020 Next Level (Club/Travel)
- U16 Grey
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Welma Luus
- High School Head Coach
- Catherine "Cay" Miller
Events
- Camp/Event
- Limelight
- 6/11/22 to 6/12/22
- Playing with the limelight house team
- Camp/Event
- Shooting Star Thanksgiving
- 11/26/21 to 11/28/21
- Camp/Event
- ESPN Disney Showcase
- 6/18/21 to 6/20/21
- Starter, First Place in Cinderella Flight U16
- Camp/Event
- National Indoor Tournament
- 2/19/21 to 2/20/21
- Second place in our pool
Training
- Prime Sports Med RX
- 1 year
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor roll, SSL Certificate of Merit (260+ hours of community service), National Engineering Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society (computer science), National Science Honor Society
- ActivitiesVolunteer at Sports Plus: Non-profit organization for kids and young adults with special needs. I lead sports, art, and science activities. I have been a volunteer since 2016., Best buddies Club: Current Officer at my school chapter. Member of the club since 2013., Job as a camp counselor (3-5 year olds).