Kennidy Martin '21 Recruiting Profile

I would consider volleyball to be my biggest achievement in life. I came into this sport at 14 years old not knowing anything about volleyball. I started my freshman year as a very insecure girl, just wanting to be really great at something; great at volleyball. Having the natural athleticism and determination I made the freshman team, but I was clearly behind the girls who had been playing competitively for years. I fell in love with the technicalities of volleyball and the importance of strategy as a player. 

After my first high school season, I dedicated myself to training and working to catch up in order to become a stand out player on the court. By the time my sophomore season tryouts came around, I had surprised everyone by how much progress I made; earning a starting spot and captain's position on junior varsity. This accomplishment improved my self-esteem and is what made me realize all I wanted to do was continue playing volleyball for as long as possible. This confidence carried into my junior year as I worked to obtain a varsity position and voted co-captain. It was at this point I began to embrace my leadership talents and the responsibility that came with it. 

Now I am a senior in high school with a passion for becoming a college volleyball player. I’ve remained focused on improving my skills as a dynamic player and always being that standout leader on the court. It would be a blessing to be able to play volleyball at the college level while receiving an education in forensic psychology.