Ashley Latimer '13 Recruiting Profile

Hi!  My name is Ashley Latimer.  I am currently a junior attending Croton Harmon High School.  I've been playing high school volleyball since I was a freshman.  Last year I had the opportunity to play on the Downstate 16 Nationals Team.  This experienced opened my eyes to an entirely new level of volleyball.  I realized that there was so much more that I was capable of learning.  Since then I've been working on my skills through experience of playing the game at a high level.  I've also have learned many improvements and new things from coaches.  I love to play with people who have the same passion so that I am challenged to do better.  I am looking forward to my 17 Nationals Team's season.  We have a great group of girls and an amazing coach that is dedicated to the success of our team.

As I look forward to college, I realize that volleyball is a part of who I am and I would love the opportunity to continue to play competitively.  I also really enjoy the friendships that are made on a team because in past years, from all the teams I've played on, I've developed a wide network of friends. 

I am interested in attending a well-known school in an urban environment that offers a variety of studies that include business, marketing, foreign language and art.  I prefer to be on the east coast, but I am open to checking out schools elsewhere.  I knew as a freshman in high school that I wanted to go to a good college.  I wanted to keep my options open, thus I have worked hard to keep my grades in the 90's.  Some of my favorite classes so far have been:  Physics, Algebra II & Trig, US History, English 10, Chinese, Spanish, Advanced Drawing & Painting and Photography.  I look forward to continuing to study some of these subjects in college.

I think it's really important to keep a balance life between school, sports, family and friends.  It's important for academics come first as academics are important to become a successful well educated adult.  However, staying healthy and physically fit are also important.  Volleyball is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to maintain a healthy life as well as be competitive and enjoy myself.  Another important part of life is giving back to your community.  I did this by being an active member of girl scouts.  I am proud that I achieved both my Silver and Gold Awards, which required me to develop projects that benefit my community.  The achievement's I made in Girls Scouts are equivalent to the Boy Scout Eagle Award.    I am excited to start this new journey and I hope to continue to maintian a balanced life.