Julia Vardiman '19 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Julia. I am currently a Junior at West Essex Regional High School located in North Caldwell, NJ with a 4.4 GPA, in the top 10% of my class.  I was inducted into the National Honor Society in April 2018.  I take my academics very seriously.  I am hardworking and determined both on and off the fields.  I am a two-sport athlete playing at the Varsity level as a starter for both Softball and Field Hockey since Freshman year. In my Junior year I was selected to be Captain of the Varsity Softball team.

I have been playing Club Softball for over 9 years, and am currently the Captain on NJ Heist Gold and starting short stop. Softball has offered me so many amazing opportunities and has connected me with fantastic coaches and players who I look up to as role models.  I am the lead off batter and starting shortstop and I am also a switch-hitter, being able to hit the ball effectively from both sides of the plate.  I've earned many recognitions in the past two years (First Team All Conference/Group/Region) and Honorable Mention All State. My ultimate goal is to play softball at the college level. I am not overly concerned of the division level; I just want to be on the field playing competitively at the best of my ability in terms of academics and athletics.  I am willing to put whatever it takes in becoming the best softball player I’m capable of being. I fully understand that academics are the most essential element of college but I believe that being part of a team creates life long bonds, teamwork, and character. Throughout my high school years I have always tested myself with difficult classes, taking mostly AP classes intermixed with some honors.  I believe that the only way to get better at something is by challenging and pushing yourself to the limit. This is why I find both field hockey AND softball so appealing. Softball is not an easy game. It’s a game of precision, timing, and focus, just like field hockey.  I liken those things to how I pursue my life goals - with precision and focus.  It is my desire to play softball or field hockey at the college level.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.