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Sarah Silagi '24 Recruiting Profile
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Silagi 5 Dark BVWPPersonal Statement
I started playing water polo when I was ten years old. I didn't even know how to swim yet, but I was inspired. Since then, I have been playing water polo all year for six years. Over the past six years of playing, I have grown as a swimmer and as a player. I specialize in center defense but have experience in all positions including goalie. My main goal in water polo is to support my team. I have great leadership skills, a friendly personality, and great communicative skills. I am an extremely coachable player and strive to get better every time I get into the pool. I also coach water polo to kids ages five to fourteen through American River Water Polo Club. I have dedicated a lot of time to water polo and wish to continue my passion to a collegiate level.
I am involved in other sports and activities as well such as: swim team, wrestling, and performing arts. I volunteer for senior citizens, coaching youth water polo, and at the public library to give back to my community. I am a HOBY alumni. HOBY is a leadership seminar program; I was picked from my sophomore class to represent my high school and learn about what it takes to be a good leader and how to further help my community. In the future I would like to teach performing arts and English, while also coaching a high school water polo team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #5
Individual Awards
- Teams Coach Award, 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- 2nd in league
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #5
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- 2nd in league
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #5
Team Awards
- 1st in league
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #5
Individual Awards
- Team MVP
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2023 American River Water Polo Club (16u A-team)
- 2022 American River Water Polo Club (CA) (16u A-team)
- 2021 American River Water Polo Club (CA) (16u )
- 2019 American River Water Polo Club (CA) (14u)
- 2018 American River Water Polo Club (CA) (12u)
- 2017 American River Water Polo Club (CA) (10u)
Coach References
- High School Coach
- Gaby Hawkins
- Club Coach
- Heather Moody
Events
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics 2023
- 7/21/23 to 9/24/23
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/21/22 to 7/24/22
- Camp/Event
- Santa Cruz Tournament 2022
- 7/08/22 to 7/09/22
- 1st place
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/22/21 to 7/25/21
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/25/19 to 7/28/19
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/26/18 to 7/29/18
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/27/17 to 7/30/17
- Silver Medal
- Camp/Event
- K7 International Tournament
- Bronze Medal
Training
- Water Polo Strong
- 2 years
- A strength and conditioning program targeted specifically at water polo athletes.
- Private goalkeeper lessons
- 1 year
- I worked one-on-one with a goalkeeper coach to learn more about the position and how to be an effective goalie.
- Water Polo with American River Water Polo Club
- 6 years
Additional Sports
- Swimming
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- Wrestling
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 26 | 29 |
| Goals Scored | 26 | 16 |
| Steals | 38 | 37 |
| Assists | 39 | 28 |
| Earned Ejections | 5 | 5 |
| Shot Percentage | 0.491 | 0.276 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English 1, Honors Biology, Honors English 2Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP Language and CompositionRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh Honor Roll
- ActivitiesLink Crew(leadership team on campus), HOBY(Leadership Seminar Program), Coach youth water polo, volunteer at the public library and with senior citizens,