Mallory Monahan '23 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Mallory Monahan.  I am a student-athlete at The High School of St. Thomas More (Class of 2023) in Champaign, Illinois.  I was a multi-sport athlete as a kid and played everything I could (soccer, basketball, swim, tennis, softball and ran track).  When I was 11 I tried out for my first club volleyball team and found that volleyball just stuck with me.  I love how volleyball is a competitive sport where you must work as an entire team unit for one goal.  I grew as a player through the sport, moving from middle hitter to outside/right side hitter which shows that I have versatility as an athlete.  I was excited to be chosen to play Varsity as a Freshman on the right side in the 2019-2020 season.  As a Sophomore, I played 6 rotations as an outside hitter.  I have had the opportunity to play in the elite/travel program at  Illini Elite VBC, for the past 4 years.    It's through these experiences that I have decided that I would like to pursue volleyball at the collegiate level.  I believe that I have the skills and traits that a college program would look for.  These include coachability, positive mindset,  being a smart player, and the ability to move forward during the game and not stay focused on previous plays.

I am looking for a college experience where I can receive a well-rounded academic and athletic experience.  I want to be in a collegiate volleyball program that allows me to reach my full potential as a student-athlete.  A program that is inclusive of it's players and allows me to grow as an individual and as a member of a supportive team. At this point, I am interested in studying Nursing or Health Professions in college.

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