Sasha van der Merwe '20 Recruiting Profile

Personal characteristics: You want me on your team because I am extremely passionate about volleyball and play and practice with 100% dedication every opportunity I get. I am motivated, very competitive and play with energy and passion. I am the "energy player" on the court and never give up on a game or a point no matter what the score is. I am also a leader and a good teammate. I communicate very well and make sure to support and encourage my fellow teammates. I shake off errors on the court pretty quickly and try to make up for that mistake in another aspect of my game. My coaches tell me I am "coachable". I try to implement my coaches' feedback by going out and doing it on court. I get along with people easily and I am able to integrate into new groups very well. I am focused, disciplined, can manage my time well and have been complimented on my work ethic by teachers and coaches. 

 Goals and aspirations: 

Team Ontario 17U / Canada Youth Nationals

Play University Volleyball at the highest possible level

Play international volleyball

Play professional volleyball in Europe

Academics goals and aspirations: 

Achieve a 90% average at the end of grade 12.

Business degree at a top University 

Be on honor roll each year of high school 

Athletic Accomplishments

Selected to 18U Team Ontario Black (July 2019)

Selected to Canadian Women's Youth National Team (May 2018)

One of six 16U National All Stars (May 2018)

Won 16U National Championship  with Halton Hurricanes (May 2018)

Won 16U Ontario Provincial Championships with Halton Hurricanes (April 2018)

Ultra Ankle JVA Watch List (2018)

MVP for CCVI Junior Girls Basketball (2017)

MVP for CCVI Senior Girls Volleyball (2017)

CCVI Junior Female Athlete of the year (2017)

Invitations to the Ontario 16U High Performance Camps for the top 48 16U athletes in the province (2016 & 2017)

16U Team Ontario in 2017 (at age 15)

Invitation to 16U Youth National East Tryout in 2017 (top 48 athletes in Eastern Canada)