Jaylin Harsh '23 Recruiting Profile

Softball has been a large part of my life and every year my love for the game has grown. I have been playing competitive softball since I was 8 years old. Softball has taught me to be resilient, competitive, to be a good teammate and develop leadership skills both on and off the field. As a shortstop, I am the leader of the infield and have embraced that role by talking to my teammates every single pitch. Whether I am encouraging a pitcher that is struggling, celebrating an out, or communicating what the situation is, you can always hear my voice on the field and in the dugout. In the spring of 2022, my high school coach and I attended the NCA Sportsmanship Summit to acquire new leadership skills to implement in our fall 2022 season. 

My twin sister, Kaylee Harsh, has been my biggest competitor and one of my biggest supporters. We have always pushed each other to be better, reach new levels, and develop new skills. My parents have also had a significant influence on my character; they have taught me the importance of having a good work ethic and to help others in any way I can. Most importantly, they have taught me to trust God and to live my life in a way that glorifies Him. They have put in countless hours working with me outside of practice on hitting, fielding, throwing and base-running. Both my sister and my parents have positively influenced the athlete and student I am today.

In addition to athletics and family, academic success is important to me. At Kearney High School I am enrolled in honors and advanced placement classes while maintaining a 4.3 weighted GPA. I am in the top 5% of my class and I have been on the 4.0 Honor Roll every semester of my high school career. The spring of my junior year I was inducted into the National Honors Society. I am looking for a college that can challenge me athletically as well as academically so that I can be well-prepared for medical school. In medical school I plan to pursue a doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Learning about muscles and the different ways to strengthen/ train them is fascinating to me. Being an Occupational Therapist will allow me to help people regain movement and strength so that they can enjoy everyday activities.