My name is Jillian Nitchman; I am a junior at Ballston Spa High School located in Ballston Spa, NY. I plan to major in any field associated with wildlife and fisheries. The purpose of this statement is to express my desire and passion to pursue softball at the next level. Softball has already offered me so many amazing opportunities and has connected me with fantastic coaches and players who I look up to as role models. My ultimate goal is to play softball at the college level. I am not overly concerned of the division level; I just want to be on the field with a team. I am willing to put whatever it takes in becoming the best softball player I can be. I fully understand that academics are the most essential element of college but I believe that being part of a team creates life long bonds, teamwork, and character. Throughout my athletic career coaches have always told me that I’m very coachable and a quiet leader. I have tested myself with difficult classes as I have progressed through high school. I believe that the only way to get better at something is by challenging and pushing yourself to the limit. This is why I find softball so appealing. Softball is not an easy game. It’s a game of precision, timing, and focus. I once heard that if softball was easy, everybody would play it.Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.Jillian Nitchman