Ashley George '21 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
Sometimes the failures in life lead to the greatest success stories. It seems cliché, but nothing has been more motivating or more fueling than for me than when I fall short of a goal or a personal expectation. It’s a feeling that sticks with me and a pain that I never forget, a pain I never want to experience ever again.
When I was a freshman, I experienced just the type of failure I speak of in the above paragraph when I narrowly missed qualifying for the Wisconsin State Championships. I missed by one spot.
Through the pain and through the tears I decided then to use the negative emotions as motivation. I was going to work harder than anyone else and become the best distance swimmer I could be. As a result, the very next year I qualified for the Wisconsin State High School Championships in the 200 and 500 free events and I was also named to the NCSA Junior National Team (for club swimming) in the 200 back.
Fortunately, I am a part of two amazing swim programs at Waukesha South High School and Waukesha Express. Both teams have taught me that success comes from teamwork, commitment, sacrifice and even failure. They helped to build my leadership skills and have become my second family. It’s that team and family atmosphere I’m hoping to find in the next phase of my swimming career.
In addition to swimming, I am also a member of my high school’s Track and Field team. My sophomore year I was part of the 4 x 800 relay team that made it to the Division I Wisconsin State High School Championships. I also enjoy competing in multisport events at the regional and national levels. I competed in the USA Triathlon (USAT) National High School Championships, USAT Age Group Nationals and qualified for the World Age Group competition in August 2020. Competing in triathlon has been instrumental in developing my skills as a distance runner and swimmer.
I’m intelligent, competitive, motivated and mentally tough with a killer work ethic. I’m looking for a collegiate program that aligns with my athletic and academic goals and where I can make an immediate positive impact.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 500 Free All State Honorable Mention; 200 Free Relay & 400 Free Relay All American Consideration, Honorable Mention All-State
Team Awards
- Sectional 3rd Place, Conference 2nd Place
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2018 Hardest Worker Award & 2018 Blackshirt Team Player Award
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2017 Varsity Hardest Worker Award
Team Awards
- Sectional 3rd Place, Conference 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2019 Waukesha express (National Team)
- 2019 SC Team State Champions
- 2018 Waukesha Express Swim Team (Senior/National Team)
- 2016-2017 Hardest Worker Award for Senior Team
- 2017 Waukesha Express Swim Team (Senior/National)
- 2016 Waukesha Express Swim Team (Senior)
- 2015 Waukesha Express Swim Team (Senior)
- 2014 Waukesha Express Swim Team (Senior)
- 2013 Waukesha Express Swim Team (Age Group)
- 2012 Waukesha Express Swim Team (Age Group)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Blaine Carlson
- Club Coach
- Wes Lagerhausen
- High School Assistant Coach
- Andrew Schaser
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Summer NCSA Junior Nationals (Long Course)
- 8/06/19 to 8/09/19
- Qualified in the 200 Back and 200 Free
- Camp/Event
- 2019 NCSA Short Course Nationals
- 3/19/19 to 3/23/19
- Qualified in the 200 Back and 200 Free events
Additional Sports
- Track
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Freshman Mile time - 6:07.88
- Other
- 3 years
- Club/Travel Team
- TRIATHLON; 2019 High School Nationals 21st; 2019 USAT Age Group Nationals 17th Age Group; 1st place 2019 WI State High School Triathlon; 1st place 2019 Elkhart Lake Age Group Triathlon; 1st place 2018 Elkhart Lake Age Group Sprint Triathlon. 2018 3r
- Track
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- WIAA State Qualifier in the 4X800 Relay Team: Sophmore-Varsity Team: 800 Time: 2:30, 1600 Time 5:59.95; 3200 Time 12:59.2
Statistics
| Event | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2018 Waukesha Expre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 24.11 | 24.66 | |
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 53.23 | ||
| 200Y Free | 1:54.47 | 1:59.08 | |
| 500Y Free | 5:09.81 | 5:14.72 | |
| 400Y Med Relay (Split) | 53.92 | ||
| 50Y Free | 26.22 | ||
| 100Y Free | 55.96 | ||
| 1000Y Free | 10:44.08 | ||
| 1650Y Free | 18:01.38 | ||
| 50Y Back | 30.37 | ||
| 100Y Back | 1:03.61 | ||
| 200Y Back | 2:12.10 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Geometry-9th Grade; Algebra II-10th Grade;Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Human Geography; AP Psychology; AP World History; AP US History; AP Physics; AP Literature;Awards and Activities
- Awards2018 Scholar Athlete Award; 2018 NIAAA Award Athlete; 2019 Scholar Athlete Award; 2019 NIAAA Award Athlete; 2019 - March Student of the Month for balancing Jr. Nationals Swim meet and USAT High School Nationals Triathlon and school work;
- ActivitiesStudent Council 2017; S.A.L.T (Student Athlete Leadership Team)-2018 & 2019 (By recommendation only); H.O.S.A.;
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