Avery Strange '24 Recruiting Profile

When I have an interest in something, I pursue it with a passion.  When I was I was 13 I decided I wanted to have an income, so I started my own business making Petoskey Stone jewelry.  I educated myself on tumbling and polishing stones, and jewelry making methods.  I setup a booth at many festivals, created an online presence, and successfully secured shelf space at many local businesses.  By year two I was making more money with my business than I was working 40 hours a week over the summer, which I continued to do anyway.  I approach softball the same way.  I started pitching lessons when I was 10 and I haven't stopped yet.  I made the varsity team when I was in the 8th grade, and was very disappointed when COVID destroyed our season.  The next year, in 9th grade, I was lead pitcher for our varsity team, and have been ever since.  I work hard in the off season with travel ball and evening training sessions with my softball coaches, one of whom is my Dad.  

I would love to see these two passions come together in college where I can play softball and get a business degree.