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Derek Schaffer '24 Recruiting Profile
ClubPalos Verdes Waterpolo Club
Height5'10"
Weight175lbs
Age19
Primary PositionDriver
Secondary PositionWing
Dominant HandLeft
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Derek Schaffer RU...Personal Statement
I am planning on studying Chemical Engineering in college and have focused on my academics to succeed in this goal, currently ranked 3rd in a class of 792 students. I moved to Water Polo from Football and have worked hard on my defense, shutting down my opponent, as I have learned more about being strong on offense. In my Junior year of High School, I was a starter on the varsity team and was one of the team leaders in scoring (assists and goals). In my Senior year of High School, I was a team captain and leading scorer for the team. I am looking for a college program that will allow me to focus on my academics and follow my passion for water polo to help my team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #4
Individual Awards
- Team Captain, leading scorer, Team Captain, 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- 2nd Team, Bay League, Conference 3rd Place
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- CIF Quarterfinalists
- 2021 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2022 Palos Verdes Waterpolo Club (16U)
- Starter
- 2021 Palos Verdes Waterpolo Club (16U)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Spencer McGrath
- Club Coach
- Bob Lynn
Additional Sports
- Football
- 6 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Played as quarterback for 5 years
- Swimming
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Member of CIF Freestyle Relay team in 2023
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Academics
Grades
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Test Scores
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Ninth grade honors Biology and English Tenth grade Honors English and ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Computer Science Principles (5 on AP test) AP European History (5 on AP test) College Chinese 1 (dual enrolled at community college) College Trig & Pre-Calc (due enrolled at community college) AP Chemistry (5 on AP test) AP Calculus AB (5 on AP test) AP English Lang (5 on AP test) AP Computer Science A (5 on AP test) AP US History (5 on AP test) AP Calculus BC (Senior Year) AP Physics (Senior Year) AP English Literature (Senior Year) AP Gov & Politics (Senior Year)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2020-2021 USA Water Polo Academic All American 2021-2022 USA Water Polo Academic All American 2022-2023 USA Water Polo Academic All American Highest GPA in high school for all athletes 2023
- ActivitiesSAT Math Tutor volunteer for Schoolhouse World (Khan national tutor)