Andrew Tomaszewski '22 Recruiting Profile

My name is Andrew Tomaszewski and I am the co-starting setter at Ultimate Volleyball Club for the 18U Gold level team.  In addition to my club team, I am currently the senior, starting setter for the Varsity team at Lincoln Way West High School.  Last season, I was the captain and starting setter for the Varsity team where we went 17-4 by winning not only our conference title, but also our regional championship.

I began my volleyball career in 7^th grade by playing on my junior high team.  The following year, I was as a contributing member of our 8^th grade conference championship team that went 12-1.  After winning the conference championship, I found a true passion for the sport and quickly realized that playing club volleyball was the next step in my development.  I joined Ultimate and started on their 14U Gold level team. During that season, we won two tournaments and concluded our season at the Boys Junior Championship by placing 14^th out of 37 teams.  The following season, I moved up to the 15U Gold level team where we competed against 16U teams and finished our season at the Boys Junior Championship by with a 18^th place finish in the 15U Open Division.  For the four past summers, a fellow Ultimate Volleyball Club teammate and I have played in and won several Chicagoland area beach volleyball tournaments as way to further improve my skills.

The primary position that I have been playing since I began my volleyball career has been setter. This is the position I enjoy the most since this allows me to use my excellent skills to set up my fellow teammates and make a contribution to the team. I play this position like a ‘quarterback’ who not only distributes the ball but also leads the team on the court. I can attribute this thinking to my ten years of playing youth and high school football as a starting defensive tackle. During my football career, I have been a contributing member of three championship teams and made the River Valley All Conference team my 8^th grade year. Many of the skills and experiences I have gained during my football career has allowed me to become the volleyball player I am today. I view myself not only as a team player, but a leader both on and off the court.

I intend to focus my college education in the medical field with the goal of becoming a nurse or a physical therapist when I graduate. I am currently enrolled in several honors classes that include Anatomy & Physiology and Spanish 3 while hold a 4.0 GPA. I am member of my high school’s Student Council and during the summer, I volunteer at the local library by assisting with the various youth reading programs.

I realize the opportunity to play at the college level is something that is earned by proving yourself on the court and in the classroom. I have worked very hard to improve myself, both as a student and as a player, so that I can have the skill set necessary to compete at the collegiate level. I am excited for the opportunity to provide myself on and off the court at this level.

I am currently in the process of putting together highlights from my 17U season.  When they are all done, I will be sure to update my profile with a link to view them.

If you are interested in learning more about me and my playing experience, please feel to contact me.  I would love the opportunity to discuss the next step in my volleyball career. 

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