Alyssa James '21 Recruiting Profile
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2020 HighlightsPersonal Statement
My name is Alyssa James and I am currently a senior at Pittsford Mendon high school. I have been Swimming for 8 years and Swimming has always been a big part of my life. Through swimming I have not only become stronger physically but also mentally. Since I starting in 5th grade I have always gone to the YMCA states where I left everything in the pool. However, even though these experiences have been great I found that I learned most about myself in practice.
In practices is when I really pushed myself hard to make sure I wouldn't be disappointed at those big meets and although it was hard to see states get cancelled this year due to Covid 19 I am almost glad it gave me more time to practice and keep getting better so I can thrive at this years big competitions. My goal is to continue to improve my 100 back time as well as my 50 free as well as other strokes when I can. I have an advantage because I am young for my grade so that leaves me more room to improve and I am very determined to continue getting better both athletically and academically in college.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2020 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2020 YMCA Grey Swim Team
- We Compete against other YMCAs in the NY area. Current Season schedule isn't completed yet because we are planned to start in November.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Marty Keating
- Club Director
- Christine Hughes
- High School Coach
- Marty Keating
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2020 Section V Sectionals
- 11/19/20 to 11/21/20
- 200 IM- 2:25.33, 100 Back- 1:05.81
- Camp/Event
- 2020 BRAYSL Championships
- 2/02/20 to 2/09/20
- 200 Free - 2:14.55, 50 Free- 28.77, 100 Back- 1:09.84
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Section V Sectionals
- 11/07/19 to 11/09/19
- 50 Free- 26.77, 100 Back- 1:03.28
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Section V Sectionals
- 10/31/18 to 11/03/18
- 50 Free- 26.51, 100 Back- 1:04.07
- Camp/Event
- 2018 NY State YMCA Championships
- 3/16/18 to 3/18/18
- 500 Free- 5:36.73, 100 Back- 1;04.22, 200 Free- 2:07.27
- Camp/Event
- 2017 NY State YMCA Championships
- 3/17/17 to 3/19/17
- 200 IM- 2:39.27, 50 Back- 33.38, 200 Free- 2:15.16
- Camp/Event
- 2016 NY State YMCA Championships
- 3/18/16 to 3/20/16
- 50 Back- 35.64, 200 Free- 2:21.31
- Camp/Event
- 2015 MR NY State YMCA Championships
- 3/20/15 to 3/22/15
- 100 Free- 1:10.84, 200 Free- 2:34.47
Training
- YMCA Competitive Swim Team practices
- 8 years
- Typically 6 days a week year round with drylands and outside running.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Geometry Algebra II English 11 ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Calculus AB AP Statistics AP Computer Science A AP Portfolio/ Studio Art Previously: AP Psychology AP World AP Computer ScienceRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsBronze and Silver award in Girl Scouts (currently working on gold) Athletics Honors award for Girls Swimming Part of Athletic Leadership Program Part of NSHSS (National Honors Society) Made Honor roll every year since 6th grade
- ActivitiesArt/ Graphic Design Running Girl Scouts Cooking/Baking Kids ROC club (socialize and befriend kids from city schools to help them out)
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