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Jenna Bennett '20 Recruiting Profile

Shelton High SchoolShelton, CTSoftball
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ClubCT. Seahawks 18U Gold Showcase Team
Height5'1"
Weight135lbs
Age22
Primary PositionShortstop
Secondary Position2nd Base
Dominant HandRight
Over Hand Throw Velocity62
20 yrd sprint (60 ft)3.28
Ball Exit Speed (from bat)63

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Video of August 2018August 2018

Personal Statement

I have been playing baseball since I was 4 years old.  Very early on, I realized that I had the desire and skill to be able to play a variety of different sports.  I found my passion when I started to play little league.  I did not play softball, I played hardball.  I was the only girl in the league.  I made the District All-star team when I was 9, 10, 11 and was voted on to the District 12 year old All-star team by my peers.  When I aged out, I was devastated as I wanted to continue playing ball.  I worked really hard to prove myself and establish myself with the teams I played for as well as with Shelton National. I gave it some thought, realized I was getting older and needed to make a choice.  I love ball so much that I wanted to continue to play.  I realized if I continued to play hard ball, it would probably get me nowhere.  I am so glad that I made the decision to try out for a fall ball softball team.

I had my tryout, made the team and realized how much I LOVE softball.  From that moment on, I knew I was never going to stop playing softball.  I knew that I wanted to play at the college level.  I know that playing in college is a once in a lifetime opportunity that could change my whole life. 

I am a team leader and I try to lead by example while also encouraging, teaching and helping my teammates.  I am very coachable, always looking to improve, have a positive attitude and strive to be one of the hardest working players on and off the field.  I am a very determined person.  I have learned that despite your size or natural ability, with passion, effort, determination and hard work,  improvement and success are attainable.

My family and coaches have played an important role in my athletic and academic development,  and I would not be the person I am today without them.

My goal is to play softball at a college that aligns my passion and commitment with academics and sports. 

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity
  • 3 years
  • Varsity Starter
  • 2 years
  • 2019 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #39
  • Individual Awards
  • Selected for the 2019 Connecticut High School Coaches Junior Select Softball Game. Choses as Team Captain for 2020 Season
  • 2018 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #39
  • Individual Awards
  • , Honorable Mention All-State
  • Team Awards
  • 2017 Varsity Team
  • Jersey: #39

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience
  • 5 seasons
  • 2019 CT. Seahawks 18U Gold Showcase Team (College Showcase Team)
  • 2018 Connecticut Seahawks (16U)
  • Captain, starter playing SS, Won Championship, Grows/Rapids Tune-Up Tournament 7/14- 7/15, Runner up for CT Hurricanes Spartan Spectacular Tournament 6/30 - 7/1
  • 2017 Connecticut Seahawks (16U)
  • Captain. Please note, the above stats are as of 7/1/17 as this is when we started using Game Changer App
  • 2016 Connecticut Seahawks (AAU 14U)
  • 2015 Straford Breakers (AAU 14U)

Coach References

  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Paul Crisci
  • High School Head Coach
  • Joann Desrochers
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Dan Coffin

Events

  • Camp/Event
  • 2nd Annual Turkey Blast Indoor Tournament
  • 11/26/17 to 11/26/17
  • 1st Place
  • Camp/Event
  • 2017 Pomperaug Memorial Day Remembrance Tournament
  • 5/27/17 to 5/28/17
  • went 3-0 on 5/27 and was the number one seed. Won first 2 games on 5/28 as well as the championship
  • Camp/Event
  • 14U March Clash Tourney
  • 3/11/17 to 3/12/17
  • 2nd place

Training

  • Elite Hitting Camp
  • 1 year
  • Erin's Gym, Stratford, CT
  • T.E.S.T. (Trumbull Elite Sports Training)
  • 1 year
  • Strength and Conditioning. Located in Tumbull, CT. Insports
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • 2 years
  • all muscle groups. Main focus is on shoulders, arms, legs. But we work our core as well.
  • Hitting
  • 2 years
  • Fairfield Club House

Additional Sports

  • Basketball
  • 2 years
  • Club/Travel Team

Statistics

Statistic2019 Varsity Team2018 Varsity Team2018 Connecticut Se2017 Varsity Team2017 Connecticut Se2016 Connecticut Se
BA.333.312.419.417.388.388
GP221531142323
AB664874124949
R171421112626
H19153251919
2B32844
3B13111
HR01
RBI11119388
Slug%.425.541.527.583.510.510
BB1210711616
SO98444
OB%.471.424.477.462.545.545
Sac41101
SB/Att.9/911/111429/.8189
Put outs16245632323
Assists69234911818
Errors442021
Fld%.907.922.9631.00.911.911
Team RecordOverall 12-10 League 4-6 Knocked out of States in the 2nd round. Overall 5/14/League 1/5.. Hit 1st Varsity HR 4/18/18. 2 run HR over LF fence. Injured for 3 weeks12-126-3Overall 10-10, League 1-5. See MaPreps Link http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/jenna-bennett/Hw0xpxpLE12/15 6/10/17 - 7/30/17Please note, the above stats are as of 7/1 as this is when we started using Game Changer App

Academics

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High School Information

StateConnecticut
Phone(203) 924-9578

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?
Yes.
Are you in AP/IB classes?
No
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
No

Awards and Activities

  • AwardsHonor Roll for all of 7th and 8th grade at Shelton Intermediate School, Perfect Attendance 5/2016, Student of the month 10/2013, Student of the month at Shelton High School for April 2018, Student of the month at Shelton High School for September 2018. Second Honors for the 2nd marking period (2019) Junior year at Shelton High School, Second Honors for the 3rd marking period (2019) 5/2019, Selected for the 2019 Connecticut High School Coaches Junior Select Softball Game, Chosen as Captain for Softball team for next season, Junior year at Shelton High School, Nominated by her Civics Teacher, Jenna received a Certificate for Marking Period 3 Recognition. She was nominated for the following, "Jenna works very hard at completing assignments. She advocates for herself and others. She recently scored the highest of her classmates on a class assignment due to her hard work and attention to detail", High honors for the first semester of my Senior Yr.
  • Activities2009 8&9 Year Old Girls Sports Athlete Runner Up, 2013 Brian O'Callahan Girl of the year award for my age group at the Shelton Boys and Girls Club, Torch Club at the Shelton Boys and Girls Club, I have volunteered at the local Boys and Girls Club in Shelton and every year I volunteer at the local Little League Field in Shelton. I have volunteered for clinics, snack bar, tournaments, field, 50/50 raffles, scoreboard, pitch count maintenance of the fields after games, field clean up etc.

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