Rhianna Hensler '20 Recruiting Profile
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2018 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Swimming has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I've been swimming competitively for ten years now, and enjoy the process of setting and reaching a goal. From the 6:00 AM practices to the biggest taper meets of the year, I love the thrill of competing and working with others to reach our maximum potential.
After amazing high school seasons my freshman and sophomore years, including three state titles and a MHSAA D3 record in the 100 yard butterfly, I realized the importance of a team atmosphere and the pride that comes with representing a school. Additionally, my club team, Club Wolverine, provides an amazing team culture that fosters growth as an individual and as a team. The club has taught me that true teams work together and win together, and that swimming to contribute to a team goal is much more rewarding than swimming for individual success. I would really like to continue the amazing experience of this swimming through the next two years of high school and into college.
The main reason I swim is just that; a reason. Swimming gives me a reason to get up at 5:00 in the morning to work out. It gives me a reason to meet new people and learn swimming and life lessons from them. It gives me reasons to laugh, cry, be mad, and smile. It gives me a reason to love working hard and to keep trying, even when nothing seems to be going right. Swimming gives me so much, and everyday I train, I have another reason to keep swimming. The sport has given me stories, memories, friends, amazing coaches, and determination. But most importantly, it has given me a group of people I can call my team. I hope to be a member of a college program that prioritizes the importance of the culture of a winning team, and emphasizes the importance of team over individual.
While swimming is important to me, academics always come first. My high school is known for its rigorous curriculum, and this has taught me the importance of organization, planning ahead, and time management. I also participate in National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, Pre-Med Club and Student Council. Throughout high school and college, I would like to continue challenging myself in both academics and athletics.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-County, , 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-County, All American, Scholastic All American, Div III State Champ 100 Fly and 50 Free; Oakland County Champ 100 Fly
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-State, Division III State Champ 100 Fly
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2018 Club Wolverine (National Team)
- CW took first place overall at the August 2018 NCSA meet in Indy. Swimming the butterfly leg, my 400 Medley Team relay took first and broke the meet record.
- 2017 Liquid Lightning (National Team)
- 2016 Liquid Lightning (National Team)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Gunnar Schmidt
- High School Head Coach
- Mark McGreevy
- High School Head Coach
- Nimrod Shapira Bar-Or
- High School Head Coach
- Shawn Kornoelje
- Strength
- Jake Siebert
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2018 East Speedo Winter Junior Nationals & Time Trials
- 12/05/18 to 12/08/18
- Best SCY times in 200 Fly - 2:04.88 and 200 IM - 2:06.77. Butterfly leg of 200 Medley Relay of 24.95.
- Camp/Event
- MHSAA 2018 Girl's D3 Swim & Dive Championship
- 11/16/18 to 11/17/18
- First place in 100 Butterfly at 55.67, personal best in 50 Free at 23.68 (SCY).
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Fall SMISL Championships (Independent League)
- 11/10/18 to 11/10/18
- Personal best and first place in the 200 IM at 2:08.61, 200 Free Relay last leg at 23.59 and 400 Free Relay first leg at 52.53 (all SCY).
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Oakland County Girls Swimming & Diving
- 10/06/18 to 10/06/18
- Personal best time in 100 Fly - 54.96 - 1st place and personal best time in 50 Free - 23.74. All-County Honors.
- Camp/Event
- 2018 NCSA Summer Championships
- 7/31/18 to 8/04/18
- Personal best time in 100 Fly - 1:02.71 LCM. As a member of the 400 Medley Relay CW team, swimming the butterfly leg, took 1st overall and set a new meet record.
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Speedo Sectionals
- 7/19/18 to 7/22/18
- Personal best in 200 Fly - 2:23.35 LCM
- Camp/Event
- The Race Club
- 12/28/17 to 12/30/17
- Trained with Gary Hall, Sr.
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Speedo Winter Junior Championships
- 12/06/17 to 12/09/17
- Personal best times in the 100 Free (52.25 SCY) and 200 Free (1:55.14 SCY).
- Camp/Event
- 2017 MHSAA D3 Girl's Swim & Dive Championship
- 11/17/17 to 11/18/17
- First place in 100 Fly (55.67 SCY), setting a D3 record, and first place in the 50 Free (23.78 SCY).
- Camp/Event
- 2017 Oakland County Girls Swim & Dive Championships
- 10/07/17 to 10/07/17
- First place in 100 Fly (55.13 SCY) and second place in 50 Free (23.76 SCY).
- Camp/Event
- University of Notre Dame
- 6/11/17 to 6/14/17
- Camp/Event
- The Race Club
- 12/27/16 to 12/30/16
- Camp/Event
- Kenyon Elite Swim Camp
- 6/05/16 to 6/08/16
- Camp/Event
- University of California, Berkeley
- 6/27/14 to 7/01/14
Training
- Swimming
- 10 years
- During this time, I have competed in many different states, including Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Ohio, and California, at many different levels of competition. I have competed at the District, Junior Olympic, State, Zone, Sectional, and National levels. In addition to training in the pool, I do about nine hours of weight training per week.
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Varsity Team | 2018 Club Wolverine |
|---|---|---|
| 50Y Free | 23.68 | 23.78 |
| 100Y Free | 52.53 | 52.25 |
| 100Y Fly | 54.96 | 55.13 |
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 23.59 | 23.73 |
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 52.66 | 53.14 |
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | 25.07 Butterfly | 24.95 Butterfly |
| 200Y IM | 2:08.61 | 2:06.77 |
| 50M Free | 27.25 | |
| 100M Free | 59.40 | |
| 200M Free | 2:13.59 | |
| 200Y Free | 1:55.14 | |
| 50M Back | 32.19 | |
| 50Y Back | 27.83 | |
| 100M Back | 1:09.67 | |
| 100Y Back | 58.72 | |
| 200M Back | 2:31.26 | |
| 200Y Back | 2:13.49 | |
| 50Y Breast | 32.76 | |
| 100M Breast | 1:21.67 | |
| 100Y Breast | 1:09.30 | |
| 200M Breast | 2:56.68 | |
| 200Y Breast | 2:34.45 | |
| 50M Fly | 28.50 | |
| 50Y Fly | 26.38 | |
| 100M Fly | 1:02.71 | |
| 200M Fly | 2:23.35 | |
| 200Y Fly | 2:04.88 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Math, Science, ChineseAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP US History, AP Composition, AP PsychologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsFounder's Award recipient at Notre Dame Prep - scored in 99th percentile on the High School Placement Test in 2016, Won the "Fighting Irish" award for 2016 High School swimming season at Notre Dame Prep.
- ActivitiesStudent Council, National Honor Society, Pre-Med club, Newspaper Club
Top NCSA Athletes at Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
