Dear Women’s Volleyball Coach;

I am interested in attending your university in the fall of 2006 and playing on your team. I have included my profile below which provides you information on my background. I can assure you that you will find me extremely coachable, and that just given the opportunity to continue to practice and compete on a year round basis in a quality program, I can be a vital part of your team's success almost immediately. I am hoping that my educational and sports achievements and abilities will allow me to receive financial assistance to help me obtain my university education. I look forward to your phone call, email or letter and hearing more specifics about the opportunities with your volleyball or other sports team and university. Please don't hesitate to call me at (306) 745-2310.

Sincerely,

Katelyn Leidl

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SPORTS RESUME

-One of the Top Graduating Seniors in Province (4A level) and Highly Effective Power Hitter–Also provincial level softball player and hockey goaltender. Potential to play more than 1 sport

-Great academics-interested in career in Optometry or Pharmacy

Sport: Women’s Volleyball-Power Hitter

General:

Name: KATELYN (KATIE) LEIDL

Address: Box 1241, Esterhazy, SK., Canada S0A 0X0

Phone: (306) 745-2310 Fax: (306) 745-6125 E-mail: leidl@sasktel.net or kateleidl@hotmail.com

Birthdate: January 25, 1988

Age: 17

Academic:

Year of Graduation: 2006

School: Esterhazy Central High School, Esterhazy, SK. Canada

G.P.A.: 4.0/95% Honor Roll

SAT: Written Dec. 03/05 Clearinghouse Eligibility: To Come

Preferred University Major/Career: Science-Optometry or Pharmacy

Financial/Scholarship Assistance Sought: Yes

Physical Attributes:

Height: 5' 9.25 "

Weight: 165 lbs

Right handed

Ongoing conditioning and strength program for volleyball and softball skills

Other Sports: Hockey (Goaltender) and Softball

Coaches/References:

Aimee Unchulenko, Coach Esterhazy Collegiate & Esterhazy Heat (club), Esterhazy, (306) 745-6618 (w) (306) 745-6657 (h)

Bill Fong, Talent ID Camp, Assiniboia, SK, (306) 642-4866)

Videos/News Clips:

Video highlights and copies of news articles available upon request by contacting athlete.

ONLINE HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: (for online version)

Katie Leidl 2006 Grad-Volleyball Highlights-Right Click-Save Target As To Download

(You can stop or start the presentations you wish to see)

Achievements/Highlights:

-Katie led her high school team to the 4A Provincial Tournament in 2005, the first time the small school of 350 students had reached the finals in their history. Playing club volleyball now with Esterhazy Heat. Invited to attend university prospects camp for recruiters in Assiniboia, Sk. on Feb, 4, 2006, plus has attended past 2 years. Contact Bill Fong

Recognized leader and team oriented person. Team captain. Named High School Female Athlete of the Year at her school for 5 straight years, since 2001. Member of provincial softball finalist team in 2005. Goaltender in women’s hockey that competed in provincial championships.

-Katie is a recognized leader and team oriented person. She has captained her high school team and her club team the past two seasons.

Statistics/Skills:

Physical Stats: Block jump: 8'7.5"; Standing Reach: 7'3"; Attack Jump: 9'0"

Continuing on ongoing work to increase leap and strengthen arm and leg muscles.

Coaches Quotes:

Coach Unchulenko, who played 5 years at Montana State herself, says Katie is a top all around player. Not only a strong powerful hitter, but excellent passer with good hand-eye coordination and very good digger who has won awards at camps, etc for her defensive work. She compensates very well for her height as a hitter, she said. “Good line shot, hard cross court and busts her block well.”… “Dedicated to the ‘nth degree..Mentally tough…Student of the game” who will get progressively better.” Coaches Katie in club and high school.

Additional Information:

Katie has had consistently high academics throughout high school. She is active in the school student association and other school activities. Her community involvement includes cancer fundraising, blood donor work, church and elementary school volunteering. She is an accomplished piano performer and instructor. She serves and works as a lifeguard and certified water safety instructor in the summer months and another year round part time job.

Solid at a number of sports, she could also compete at the university level in softball, track & field and ice hockey. Her talent, ability to diversify, her commitment and intellect make her an excellent prospect.

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