Athletes

I have been a student at Ranney since Kindergarten and have had a very positive experience with the athletic program. Since Middle School, I've played on the soccer and lacrosse teams, ran track, and swam. I've been fortunate to have really good coaches and the opportunity to make strong friendships. 

Our campus has state-of-the-art facilities that allow for optimum play. We also have a trainer on staff, which is unheard of in most schools. I've paid visits to our Athletic Trainer, Neila Buday, many times over the years for issues relating to both Ranney play and ailments I've incurred from outside sports. She has performed on-site physical therapy, making it easier to get help when I need it.

Playing sports requires a big time commitment and a lot of hard work. Ranney coaches are always there pushing us every step of the way and promoting positive sportsmanship. Due to our school’s small size, we might not be competitive in all the sports we are involved with, but the coaches and players always give 100%. Our athletes have big hearts and huge drives for the sports we play, and I know the relationships I've made with my teammates and coaches will not end when I graduate, but will be life-long. 

Being a three-sport athlete and handling the academic load at Ranney has not been easy, but has been made possible with the help and cooperation of my coaches and teachers. As an independent, college preparatory school, Ranney encourages students to be successful in the classroom and on the field. Teachers and coaches respect both areas of pursuit and have worked with me to excel across the board. Whether I'm leaving a class early to make a game or missing a practice to attend a Math League competition, they work together to allow me to experience both sports and academics to the fullest degree. My coaches and teachers are always in communication with each other with my best interests at heart. 

As a result, I've learned how to juggle a rigorous academic load along with a full athletic load . I've learned time management, how to prioritize, and how to utilize my teachers, coaches, and peers as invaluable resources. My experiences have taught me that hard work, dedication, and discipline are required to be a true scholar-athlete

Looking ahead, I plan to play collegiate soccer (I verbally committed to play soccer at The University of Georgia as a sophomore). I feel that my academic preparation at Ranney as well as the ability to play all the sports I have played over the past three years helped me get to this goal!

I also want to encourage all young girls to get involved in sports. It is very healthy to be in the best possible shape you can be, and being part of a team is rewarding in so many aspects, including life-long friendships. All of the characteristics that go into being a successful athlete—focus, hard work, discipline, and determination—also go into being a successful student and, in turn, having a successful life.