Sofia Righetti '21 Recruiting Profile
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When I was 6 years old, my dad took a chance and started coaching water polo after being away from the game for 20 years. That was when I was first introduced to water polo and it changed my life. I was the only girl, so I learned the game playing with my older brother and his friends. It made me a strong player and fierce competitor. I'm always trying to learn more about the game, which in turn helps me maneuver through life and how to help others achieve success. I have experienced many different styles of coaching giving me the ability to adapt, however I respond best to a coach that pushes me (yelling is ok!)
I am currently a lifeguard, maintain a 4.0+, and coach rec swim and Splashball in the summer. I have played in high level games at JO's over the years and know I have the strength, stamina, and mental toughness it takes to play in college. I am excited to continue my water polo career in college where I can continue to increase my knowledge of the game, grow as a leader, and become a faster, stronger player.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Captain, Team MVP, League Co-MVP 1st Team, Central CIF 1st Team, Captain, Team MVP, League Co-MVP 1st Team, Central CIF D2 2nd Team, 2nd Team All-County
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional 3rd Place
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Captain, Team MVP, CSL Offensive Player of the Year, Central CIF Jim Coiner Sportsmanship Award, Central CIF D3 MVP, 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs, Conference Champs
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, Central Sequoia League Defensive Player of the Year, Central CIF D3 1st Team
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2020 Bulldog Waterpolo Club (18u)
- 2019 Timberwolves Water Polo Club (18u)
- 2018 Timberwolves Water Polo Club (16u)
- Competing at 2018 Junior Olympics in San Jose, CA area
- 2017 Royal 559 (14u)
- Voted Club Athlete of the Session for Junior Olympics 2017
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Mike Manley (Current Head Swim Coach - former Head Water Polo Coach)
- High School Assistant Coach
- Bre Abell
- Club Coach
- Eric Benson
- Club Coach
- Lee Strosnider
- High School Head Coach
- Tristan Abell
Events
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/24/19 to 7/28/19
- 18u Timberwolves WPC (16yr old) - Championship group placed 20th.
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/25/18 to 7/29/18
- 16u Timberwolves Team - Championship group placed 17th.
- Camp/Event
- US Clubs
- 7/06/18 to 7/08/18
- 16u Timberwolves team
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/26/17 to 7/30/17
- 14u A Team Royal 559 WPC - Championship group placed 17th, voted by club Athlete of the Session for 14u Girls.
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/27/16 to 7/31/16
- 14u A team Royal 559 Club - Championship group placed 28th.
- Camp/Event
- USAWP Holiday Camp
- 12/10/15 to 12/13/15
- Chosen as a 7th grader to attend Holiday Camp training.
- Camp/Event
- Junior Olympics
- 7/22/15 to 7/26/15
- Competed 14u with C-Cal Water Polo Club at 12 years old.
Training
- USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program
- 5 years
- Member of Central ODP team 2016-2018, Member PACE ODP Team 2019, Member Central ODP team 2020. Nick Johnson Inspirational Award Recipient 2016
Additional Sports
- Swimming
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Voted Most Valuable Swimmer 2018, Placed 3rd in Central CIF D2 finals in 500 free and 4th in 200 free.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Goals Scored | 103 | 74 | 60 |
| Steals | 119 | 79 | 74 |
| Assists | 50 | 42 | 31 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Math 1 (9), Honors Math 2 (10), Honors Biology (10), Honors Math 3 (11)Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World History (10), AP Language (11)- passed 4, AP Biology (11)- passed 3, AP Literature (12), AP Environmental Science (12)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsCSL Academic Honors 3.5 or higher - Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020 Rotary Club Outstanding Student 2018 USAWP Academic All-Star 2018-2019, 2019-2020
- ActivitiesGreen Club, Math Tutor, Lifeguard, 2nd Alternate for Girls State
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