Sarah Gurley '20 Recruiting Profile

I began diving  while I was a competitive gymnast,  and I made the transition to exclusively diving at a competitive level in 2016.  As an athlete, I am dedicated, focused, hardworking, and motivated to always do my best as well as strive to continue to improve.

I carry this work ethic into everything else that I do.  I academically challenged myself junior year by taking 4 Honors and 3 AP classes and achieved a 4.25 GPA which placed me on the Presidential Honor Roll.  I am also a member of the Studio Arts Honor Society.  Next year I will be talking 6 APs and 1 DE class.

I take pride in being a student athlete.  Managing my time has been a challenge, but it has made me a more disciplined and well rounded person as well as prepared me for college and beyond.

I strive for excellence in school and in my other extracurricular activities that include service work in several local philanthropies and participation in the student ambassador program.  Serving and helping others, especially those in need, is very important and rewarding for me. 

For the past two years, I have completed in the AAU Nationals, AAU Red White and Blue Nationals as well as USA Regional Championships.  As a sophomore, I won the VISAA state championship and broke the 20 year old Paul VI diving record.  As a junior, I defended my title and broke the all-time state record and was just named an NISCA All American.  I have recently learned several new dives, some of my favorites being 5134D, 5235D on 3M and 5233D on 1M.

I would love the opportunity to continue my career by diving in college at a school that will challenge me both academically and athletically.  Participating and growing in this sport, being a supportive team member, and contributing to my school community, as well as receiving a strong educational foundation is the combination that I am hoping to achieve.