Alyssa Williams '23 Recruiting Profile

An outlet. That's what field hockey is to me. First being introduced in 5th grade, I immediately was excited to play for a team when I finally became a seventh grader. It's been five years since then and I am so grateful that I chose to play this sport.  Field hockey has surrounded me with a community and family that I will forever cherish. That opportunity to see my family and work hard every single day is a privilege I will never take for granted. Field hockey has taught me unity, mental toughness, and most of all, the value in working for something that makes me happy. Field hockey has provided me a safe space and environment where I am constantly supported and pushed to help myself for the better. Mental illness is a plaguing daily struggle and field hockey has motivated me to want to get better and has taken me out of many tough moments. 

Throughout these years, I have learned lessons that I implement in my daily life. Through those moments, it has influenced me to be the person who I am today. I would say I strive to constantly better myself and those around me, I have leadership skills to be used in times of need, and a positive attitude to give myself and others motivation. As I've learned these lessons, it is because of my constant enjoyment of trying new things and activities. Participating in the choir, working at a gas station where I am constantly meeting new people, and even playing other sports have all taught qualities that I believe would be a great asset to your program.