Yi-Shirley Xie '21 Recruiting Profile

My goal is to continue playing volleyball at a leading academic college or university on the East Coast. I have been playing volleyball for 7 years, with experience playing at the intramural, club (at Princeton Volleyball Club), and varsity (3 years at Stuart Country Day school) and counting. In my freshman year, I, along with a couple of my teammates, succeeded in bringing volleyball to the high school, and later bringing volleyball to the middle school as well. I am an extremely versatile player and have been successful in playing in all 5 positions. Most recently, however, I have been a setter, defensive specialist, and outside hitter. On the court, I bring enthusiasm, spirit and dedication. In the three years that I have played, my team has risen from the bottom seed in New Jersey to the 6th seed, and I have been awarded Most Improved Player in my freshman year and Most Valuable Player in my sophomore year, both at the varsity level. My strongest attributes are my speed and reflexes, as well as my mental strength and my drive to succeed. These qualities are reflected off the court as well, as I remain at the top of my class with a rigorous course load and an expanse of extracurriculars. I am looking forward to extending my studies as well as my love for this sport at the collegiate level.