Sydney Clark '20 Recruiting Profile

I have played sports my whole life including volleyball, softball, skateboarding, soccer and of course, basketball. Throughout middle school, I played on competitive soccer and basketball club teams.  As I moved into high school I chose to focus on basketball. I love playing all sports, but basketball has always been my favorite. 

I played 6A high school basketball for Desert Vista beginning my freshman year.  I was team captain and MVP for JV and received the 6^th-Man award for the varsity team my sophomore year. My junior year, I was team captain, leading a varsity team of seven seniors in the starting point guard position. I received the A+ Excellence award, an achievement recognition for the girls’ basketball student-athlete program and was chosen for the Tempe All-City Student-Athlete award my junior year.

I have been fortunate to play for some of the best high school and club coaches in Phoenix.  With their mentorship, I have been able to build my confidence as a player and student and understand the importance of teamwork, compassion and dedication on and off the court. My coaches tell me that my biggest strength is my work ethic.  I give my all each time I step on the court.  I love practicing on my own and do so every chance I get.  As a point guard, my leadership skills have grown, and I feel confident running plays and helping to direct the team offensively.  What I am most proud of is my aggressive defense, my ability to read the court and to force turnovers, creating offensive opportunities for my teammates.

As much as I love the game and strive to be the best player I can be, I work just as hard to excel in school.  My goal is to pursue a career in the healthcare field.  I have a strong desire to play basketball in college.  If I am fortunate enough to do so, I will continue to give as much to the game as I have learned.  I will work hard to become the best student athlete I can be, and I will strive to gain the respect of my coaches, teammates and school.