Emma Ballantyne '21 Recruiting Profile
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2019 ST TXLA Spee...Personal Statement
Hello, I’m Emma Ballantyne and I attend and swim for Frisco Centennial High School as well as swim for Texas Ford Aquatics. I’m very dedicated and committed to both my academics and my performances in the pool. I desire to swim for a college where I can contribute in swimming while pursuing my academic goals.
I have been a member of the Texas Ford Aquatics swim team for 9 years and am still working towards my goals of National level cuts. At the start of the 2018 short course swim season, I was moved to the National level practice group. My coach commented, “The main reason I moved her to National is because of her work ethic and her dedication to everything that she does. I would love to see her attitude and effort rub off onto the rest of the group.”
As a member of the Centennial varsity swim team, during my freshman year, I lettered and was selected the MVP female swimmer of the year. I was also a Regional finalist in 3-5A. In my sophomore year, I broke the school record twice in the 200IM and made state in my two individual events - the 100 breast and 200IM. I was again selected as the MVP female swimmer of the year.
I have academically challenged myself by selecting 2 AP classes, 5 pre-AP classes and electing classes that center around the medical field that I am in interested in pursuing. I am also an active member of the student council.
In my free time, I have worked with Special Olympics teaching swim lessons, and am a member of the TFA Youth Council – a volunteer service group that fund raises and donates to various charities.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Emma Ballantyne
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- State Qualifier 200 IM; District Champion - 100 Breast
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Region, Awarded the MVP female swimmer for the Centennial High School Swim team for the 2018-2019 season; Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (TISCA) 2018 All State Team - 5A for 200 IM / Set new school record in the 200IM twice during the 2018-2019 se, Awarded the MVP female swimmer for the Centennial High School Swim team for the 2018-2019 season; Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (TISCA) 2018 All State Team - 5A for 200 IM / Set new school record in the 200IM twice during 2018-2019 , 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- 2019 NT North Texas 5A TISCA Invite 1 st place 200 IM/ set school record
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2020 Texas Ford Aquatics (TX) (formerly Frisco Aquatics) (National)
- Named swimmer of the month for the National group -January 2019
- 2018 Texas Ford Aquatics (National)
- 2016 Texas Ford Aquatics (Pre-National)
- 2014 Texas Ford Aquatics (Age Group 1)
- 2013 Frisco Aquatics (Age Group 2)
- 2011 Frisco Aquatics (Gold)
- 2010 Frisco Aquatics (Silver)
- 2009 Frisco Aquatics (Bronze)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Stuart Smith
- High School Head Coach
- Caroline Colin
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2019 TFA Florida Travel Trip/ Michael Lohberg Invite
- 6/09/19 to 6/17/19
- Training practices at Coral Springs Swim Club. Doubles on Mon-Wed, single Thurs. June 14-16 - participate in Michael Lohberg Invitational.
- Camp/Event
- Holiday Training Trip
- 12/27/17 to 1/02/18
- Selected to attend.
- Camp/Event
- Texas Select Camp
- 11/17/17 to 11/19/17
- Based off IMX score from Long course. The top 4 swimmers are selected in North Texas per age group and then are invited to the all Texas select camp
- Camp/Event
- 2017 USA Swimming Youth Performance Camp
- 9/01/17 to 9/04/17
- Camp/Event
- University of Wyoming Swim Camp
- 6/03/16 to 6/10/16
- Camp/Event
- University of Wyoming Swim Camp
- 6/05/15 to 6/12/15
- Camp/Event
- University of Wyoming Swim Camp
- 6/13/14 to 6/20/14
- Camp/Event
- University of Wyoming Swim Camp
- 6/14/13 to 6/21/13
- Camp/Event
- Auburn Swim Camp
- 6/08/13 to 6/13/13
- Camp/Event
- University of Texas Longhorn Swim Camp
- 6/10/12 to 6/14/12
Statistics
| Event | 2020 Varsity Team | 2020 Texas Ford Aqu | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Texas Ford Aqu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100Y Free | 56.63 | 57.03 | 59.17 | |
| 200Y Free | 2:02.91 | 02:02.15 | 2:02.15 | |
| 100Y Fly | 1:03.63 | 1:03.44 | 1:04.52 | |
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 56.63 | 56.22 | 56.14 | |
| 200M Med Relay (Split) | 28.55 fly | 38.57 | ||
| 200Y IM | 2:12.92 | 2:12.20 | 2:12.20 | 2:15.51 |
| 50M Free | 30.28 | 31.21 | ||
| 50Y Free | 26.27 | 27.75 | ||
| 100M Free | 01:06.09 | 1:06.80 | ||
| 200M Free | 02:20.33 | 2:22.65 | ||
| 400M Free | 04:49.76 | 4:56.09 | ||
| 500Y Free | 5:24.29 | 5:26.91 | 5:24.529 | |
| 800M Free | 9:59.48 | 10:06.09 | ||
| 1000Y Free | 10:48.41 | 10:57.01 | ||
| 1500M Free | 18:39.35 | 19:50.02 | ||
| 1650Y Free | 18:03.88 | 18:20.70 | ||
| 100M Back | 1:17.99 | |||
| 100Y Back | 1:07.40 | |||
| 200M Back | 2:43.96 | |||
| 200Y Back | 2:20.10 | |||
| 100M Breast | 01:20.36 | 1:22.16 | ||
| 100Y Breast | 1:09.07 | 1:09.07 | 1:11.19 | |
| 200M Breast | 02:48.77 | 2:51.45 | ||
| 200Y Breast | 02:27.16 | 2:28.69 | ||
| 100M Fly | 1:12.76 | |||
| 200M Fly | 2:44.38 | |||
| 200Y Fly | 2:17.99 | |||
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 26.27 | |||
| 200M IM | 2:33.18 | 2:36.12 | ||
| 400M IM | 5:22.63 | 5:26.11 | ||
| 400Y IM | 4:38.59 | 4:43.21 | ||
| 50Y Breast | 34.73 | |||
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | 28.93 fly | |||
| 400M Med Relay (Split) | 1:21.69 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Pre-AP Algebra I, Pre- AP English, Pre-AP Science as 8th grader. Pre-AP Algebra I and Health credits in 8th grade transfer as HS credit. Earned Speech credit during summer school. 9th Grade - Pre-AP Biology, Pre-AP Geometry, Pre-AP English 10th grade - Pre-AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Algebra II, Pre-AP English IIAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Human Geography - successfully passed examination for credit (3) AP World History - successfully passed examination for credit (4)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsMember of Duke TIP (The Duke Talent Identification Program) for academics, Member of the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society, Eligible and sat for the ACT test as a 7th grader, Awarded 8th grade award for History,
- ActivitiesMember of the Youth Council Service Team associated with TFA, Worked with Special Olympics teaching swim lessons for three summers, Recommended and selected by Teachers for school Student Ambassador program, Active member of Student Council,
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