Alisha Junaid '24 Recruiting Profile

Volleyball has quickly shaped my life from the moment I started playing. I became obsessed with the sport and being able to grow and play more advanced faster paced games. I was attracted to the sport because I enjoy working with a team and pushing myself to my limits.  Teamwork is a fundamental part of volleyball and connecting with people and learning skills from them is something that excites me. When I went to my first tournament I quickly realized my competitive spirit, the atmosphere brought out a different side of me and increased my drive towards improvement. Ever since then I have been trying to improve as fast as I can, taking extra classes, and learning from people all over the world. I really want to be able to play in college as taking my career in volleyball a step further. I work hard to stay on top of my work and explore many subjects in and out of school. One of my main passions outside of volleyball is helping Women in Sports in Pakistan, fashion and jewelry. I really enjoy making jewelry and clothes. I have formed a non-profit, Empower Sports Academy, where we are helping National Women Athletes in Pakistan reach their full potential and help them get the opportunities they deserve.