Jaiden McKenna '22 Recruiting Profile
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Softball Showcase...Personal Statement
My name is Jaiden McKenna. I am currently a senior at Gilford High School in Gilford, NH. I’ve been playing travel softball since 2018. A goal of mine has always been to play softball at the collegiate level and as I grow as a player and play even more the more the drive for that goal grows. I love that softball is not easy and there are alway new challenges.
Softball is something that has allowed an escape from any problems or worries I have as well. When I get stressed I’d go hit in the driveway, throw, or work on other skills. I love what softball and sports has given to me and I one day want to become a college coach.
I was a catcher for my local rec team and continued through middle school. I was also the catcher for my 14U travel team season. I am now the catcher for my High School team. On my travel team I have also played mostly outfield with some time in the middle infield. I work hard at whatever position I am put into.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-State
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2021 Nor'easter (18U)
- I am playing up an age level.
- 2020 Nor'Easters (16U)
- 2019 Nor'Easters (14U)
- 2018 Nor'Easters (14U)
- 2017 Lakes region girls softball (12U)
- I played for a local fall- ball team.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Bill Clary
- High School Head Coach
- Joan Forge
- Athletic Director
- Rick Aquilano
- Club Director
- Fern Beaudet
Training
- Catcher training at The Catching Camp
- 2 years
- I attended The Catching Camp in Nashua, NH in July of 2016 and at St. Anslem's College in Manchester, NH in July of 2019 with Coach Jay Weaver for a week long camp dedicated to blocking, throwing, pop-time, bunts, and situations.
- Softball Clinics at Plymouth State University
- 3 years
- I attended fall and winter softball clinics at Plymouth State University (PSU) for three years (2018- 2020) hosted by Head coach Bruce Addison, Dick Blood (retired Cornell University coach), and the PSU softball team members. I worked on hitting, throwing, fielding, pop-ups, and skills in the out-field.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- In high school so far I have recieved the Scholar Athlete Award for academics and athletics. I have also received the Gilford Golden Eagles Sportsmanship award my freshman year. I also played one year of basketball in middle school.
- Soccer
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Junior year I received first team All State. Sophomore year I received honorable mention for second team All State. I also received most improved player. I have played soccer since I was four and have greatly improved since then. Freshman year I was a swi
- Gymnastics
- 6 years
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team | 2019 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| BA | .444 | .351 |
| AB | 54 | 57 |
| R | 19 | 11 |
| H | 25 | 20 |
| 2B | 2 | 1 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 |
| RBI | 14 | 9 |
| BB | 3 | 0 |
| Team Record | 10 wins 5 loses | 10-7 |
| Thrown Out Runners | 5 | |
| Attempted | 7 | |
| GP | 17 | |
| HR | 0 | |
| SO | 23 | |
| OB% | .339 | |
| Sac | 0 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor roll Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior year
- ActivitiesS.A.L.T (Student Athletic Leadership Team), Varsity Club, Spanish Club (Sophomore year), and I run softball clinics for my local rec. league from tee ball up to 12U (spring and fall) National Honors Society
Top NCSA Athletes at Gilford High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
