Women's Volleyball Recruiting / California / SHERMAN OAKS, CA / Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks) / Samantha Rafanello
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Samantha Rafanello '19 Recruiting Profile
ClubSurfside CA
Height5'5"
Weight125lbs
Age24
Primary PositionLibero
Secondary PositionDefensive Specialist
Dominant HandRight
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2018 Highlights
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2017 Highlights
2016 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Growing up in Manhattan Beach, California you can’t help but fall in love with the game of Volleyball. For me, my passion grew most for Indoor. Throughout my volleyball career, I have experienced and overcome many difficult challenges that have assisted my growth as a person and led me to intensify my focus on becoming a successful Libero/DS, capable of playing at the college level. I am fortunate to have been surrounded by great mentors from my basic skills trainers who taught me at a young age to my high school coaches and private coaches who continue to teach me the value of teamwork, commitment, sacrifice, and leadership. I have been told that I am a fierce and strong player who is very coachable and will work tirelessly to be the best teammate, athlete, and leader. I treasure the title of being a student-athlete and strive to maintain the balance between my academics, athletics, and community involvements.
I'm looking for a competitive program that will be a good fit for me athletically as well as academically. I believe I not only have the talent to compete for a college team, but the character, work-ethic, and leadership skills to make a positive and significant impact on your program. I know that I have what it takes to be a leader on your team!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs
- 2016 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Coaches Award 2016
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Captain 2016 season
- 2015 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- academic athletic achievement
Team Awards
- Captain of the Team
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2017 Surfside CA (17-LEGENDS)
- 2016 SG Elite
- Captain , starter
- 2015 Southern California Volleyball Club (SCVC) (15-1 Roxy)
- Captain, starter
- 2014 Sunshine Volleyball Club (14-1 Southbay)
- 1st place at LA Qualifier American Division to capture JO bid, Finished 11th overall at Junior Olympics 2015
- 2013 Surfside volleyball Club (13 SouthBay -Gold)
- Starting Libero , Arizona Fiesta Division Winner
Coach References
- Private Coach
- issac Kneubuhl
- High School Head Coach
- Ben DIaz
- Other
- Jessica Doerner
- Private Coach
- Alfee Reft
- Strength
- Eryn Rodgers
Events
- Camp/Event
- Redondo Beach Power CLassic
- 10/20/17 to 10/21/17
- We were placed in the upper Gold Division and we went undefeated Friday and lost one match Saturday to finish 5th in the upper Gold Division
- Camp/Event
- HUDL Volleyball Tournament
- 10/13/17 to 10/14/17
- Notre Dame High School took home the Silver. Out of 78 teams
- Camp/Event
- Durango Fall Classic
- 9/15/17 to 9/16/17
- Schools from all over the country came to Las Vegas to compete. Notre Dame finished 27th out of 64teams that played
- Camp/Event
- Dartmouth Advanced skills overnight Summer Camp
- 7/13/17 to 7/16/17
- The coach from Dartmouth invited me to the camp and this was their advanced skills camp which would further assist in improving my skills in competition and elevate our team environment, as well as train to play in NCAA D -1 level and see what Dartmouth has to offer.
- Camp/Event
- CCSC North Carolina
- 2/26/17 to 2/26/17
- Had the opportunity to experience this camp in a different state with other college coaches who instructed me and gave me the opportunity to ask questions about my ability and the process of getting recruited.
- Camp/Event
- CCSC : college Volleyball prospects
- 2/12/17 to 2/12/17
- This was an 8:1 ratio camp with coaches from various colleges doing drills, and coaching specific positions, small, intimate and great one on one attention. Also there was good conversation about all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA.
- Camp/Event
- January Kick Off ShowCase (My Recruiting Solutions hosting)
- 1/14/17 to 1/14/17
- This was a showcase of talented Volleyball players where about 35-40 coaches from all over the country came to view the girls play and do skills drills
- Camp/Event
- SUMMER Challenge
- 8/05/16 to 8/06/16
- Undefeated and won the Tournament
- Camp/Event
- LAVA event 2016
- 7/23/16 to 7/23/16
- NDHS JV tournament , we tied for first place
- Camp/Event
- UNC Libero Camp
- 7/16/16 to 7/18/16
- LIBERO CAMP – July 16-18, is designed for the player interested in specialized training as a libero or defensive specialist
- Camp/Event
- AAU Nationals
- 6/18/16 to 6/24/16
- Made it to the semi finals for 15's and lost in the first round
- Camp/Event
- LAVA HIgh School tournament
- 8/08/15 to 8/09/15
- This was a LAVA annual high school tournament. Out of 35 schools , NDHS JV team came in second place
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics 2015
- 6/25/15 to 7/02/15
- American Division semi finalist 14-1's
- Camp/Event
- SO CAL Junior Olympic Qualifier
- 4/11/15 to 4/13/15
- WON : The American division 14's and a bid for New Orleans for Junior Olympics : Sunshine Southbay 14-1's
- Camp/Event
- AZ Volleyball Festival –
- 7/09/14 to 7/13/14
- Divison Tournament Winners
Training
- Prime Athletics, Manhattan beach , Ca
- 2 years
- currently trains 3 hours a week outside of practice which is held 3 days a week.
- Peak Volleyball Academy ,1620 240th Street Harbor City, CA 90710
- 2 years
- Training and conditioning .working on skill , fundamentals. I Recently had the opportunity to train with Olympian , Nicole Davis.
Additional Sports
- Beach Volleyball
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Junior Varsity |
|---|---|
| Digs/Game | 11 digs a match |
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High School Information
High SchoolNotre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks)
StateCalifornia
Enrollment1150
Phone(818) 933-3600
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Spanish 3 , World History Environmental ScienceAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Geometry , Spanish 2 Heritage AP Spanish AP HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards Magma Cum Laude Spring 2016 , Cum Laude Fall 2015 , Athlete Academic achievement award 2015-2016 , National Honor Society 2016-present, National Ambassador Honor Society 2016-present, Athlete Academic achievement award 2015 -2016 -2017seasons Freshman and Sophomore Year, Junior Year Coaches Award : 2016 Season Volleyball, All League 2016 Volleyball Season , Magma Cum Laude Fall 2016, CSF member 2016 fall semester, Spring 2017, Fall 2017 Maxima Cum Laude Spring 2017 Magma Cum Laude Fall Semester 2017 Most inspirational player award 2017
- ActivitiesJunior Life Guards 2011-present , Friendship Circle Volunteer 2015, 2016, American Martyrs Catholic School Fall Fair 2015 Volunteer , American Martyrs Catholic School Open House for High School 2015-2016 , American Martyrs Golf Tournament ( gift bag helper, 2016) , Ambassador for Notre Dame High School 2015-present, Alter Server at our Parrish, American Martyrs, Catholic Church, Family to Family program American Martyrs Catholic Church ( adopt a family 2008-present), DIG PINK Fundraiser at Notre Dame High school , 2016(efforts raised over $6300), Coaches Assistant at Peak Volleyball Academy for the middle school fall of 2016-present , American Martyrs Catholic School's week 2017 Assisting co-chair Friendship Circle, 2017, Immersion NDHS : volunteering at the Food Bank, homeless Shelter 2017 Member of the Christian Leadership 2017 NDHS ( peer leader)
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