Personal Statement

Hi, my name is Kendra Schiley, and I am a 2027 graduate, junior, at Tumwater high school. Softball has been a major part of my life for 10 years, and I can't imagine my life without it. I currently play short-stop and outfield for Elevate NW - Bowman 16U as well as Elevate PNW 16U, where I am always working to improve my skills, support my teammates, and compete at the highest level. For high school I am on JV as their lead-off batter and starting shortstop. I received my JV letter as well as my certificate for participating in WAIA 2A state championship and was nominated for having the best attitude on our team.  Whether I’m at practice, in the gym, or playing in a big game, I bring passion, dedication, and a strong work ethic to everything I do. I moved to Tumwater, Washington from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, where as a freshman I played on varsity as their starting right-fielder and lead-off batter; I ended up lettering my freshman year of high school. A goal I have had for the longest time is possibly playing in the Olympics at some point as well as, when I can no longer play, coaching a softball team of my own to show them why and how much this game has changed me. I would love to be able to show and help evolve the new generation of young ladies who want to play softball. Beyond softball, I enjoy volleyball, snowboarding, hikes, and swimming, which help me stay balanced and push me to grow in different ways. Whether it’s going down a hill on my snowboard or spending time with friends and family, I always try to bring the same energy and focus that I do on the field.  Academics are also very important to me, my sophomore year, I was in 2 college level classes, Culinary and AP World History, and I plan to continue my education while playing softball at the collegiate level. I am interested in studying Marine Biology. I have always wanted to dive deep underwater and discover things that haven't been discovered before. I also would like to, if possible, minor in Meteorology; something about being able to predict a tornado/other weather phenomena sounds fun. My goal is to find a school where I can thrive both athletically and academically, surrounded by teammates and coaches who push me to be my best. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and be a part of my dream!