Laura Reeks
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I have always wanted to be part of an exchange program to the USA. I’m excited to have the opportunity to do so for studying, and for the sport I love.
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Laura Reeks
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Personal info & Academics
Date of birth: Citizen: Sex: Height: Weight: NCAA Clearinghouse No.
04.29.1994 Australia Female 1.79m 74kg TBD
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High school: Charles Sturt University Graduation: 2012 Grades: GPA: 5.5 (of 7)
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2014 (currently studying) Skill Acquisition: Distinction Growth Development & Ageing : Credit Principles of Sports Coaching & Performance: Credit Human Exercise Physiology: Credit
SAT: TBD College education goals: I am currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise Science, in hopes to continue my studies in becoming a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist.
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Why America? “I can become a better player and achieve the best I can, while still being able to study.�
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Why Laura “I am hard-working and committed with a drive to improve.�
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Laura Reeks
Athletic Information
Sport:
Volleyball
Current coach:
Yaegan Doran
Achievements
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Numerous 1st and high placing’s of tournaments Captaincy of many of the teams I have represented, including the Australian school girls team. Pierre De Coubertin Australian Olympic Committee Award recipient (2011) Western Region Sporting Blue (2009-2012) Western Region Sportsperson of the year (2012) New South Wales Combined High Schools Sporting Blue award (2012)
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Teams Blayney High School opens girls: 2008-12 (C) Western region opens girls: 2009-12 (C) Hills Dragons girls (club): 2011-present NSW CHS u16s girls: 2009 (C) NSW CHS opens girls: 2010-12 (C) Australian school girls: 2012 (C) UTSSU (NSW equivalent) women’s Australian Volleyball League: 2013 NSW state teams: 2008-present (C) U15s, u17s (x2), u19s (x2), u23s (x2)
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Interview
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What makes you different? I am a versatile volleyball player (with experience in several positions on court), I am hard-working and committed with a drive to improve. I also have six years of experience playing at a high level, as well as coaching several teams since 2012.
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Why do you want to compete in college? To gain more experience playing and training for volleyball. In doing so, I can become a better player and achieve the best I can, while still being able to study.
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College goals? To complete my degree, gain life experiences and to further my career in volleyball.
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Life goals? I would love to travel internationally, and playing college volleyball would allow me this experience. My main goal in life is to make the most of opportunities that I have the chance to take.
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