Michaela Lappin
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My name is Michaela Lappin and I wish for you to consider me for a basketball scholarship to your college. I have achieved much over my career from multiple MVP awards, representing my state at the highest level and touring the United States with the South Australian Institute of Sport in 2012. I have a friendly nature and get on well with everybody. I am also I very versatile player as I have an extensive knowledge of all positions on the court.
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Personal info & Academics
Date of birth: Citizen: Sex: Height: Weight: NCAA Clearinghouse No.
08.01.1996 Australia Female 1.75m 74kg 1405712869
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High school: Henley High School Graduation: 2013 Grades: Currently under taking first semester Bachelor of primary education/ bachelor of arts at Flinders University Estimated grades semester 1English: Approaches to literate- Credit Education: Teaching and Educational contexts- Distinction Environmental studies- Credit History: Turning points in world historyPass
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SAT: TBD College education goals: To receive a distinction for all my subjects, every semester To continuously improve my spelling and grammar
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Why America? “Since I was 6 basketball has been a huge part of my life and I would love nothing more than the opportunity to combine my studies with my passion.�
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Why Michaela “I can play all positions but show my true talent when I am playing a forward (3,4) position. A key game strength of mine is driving to the basket hard a drawing the foul.�
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Athletic Information
Sport:
Basketball
Current coach:
Glenn Shaw
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Video - Click here to watch Achievements
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Under 20 state South Australia National Championship team- 2014 Central Australian Basketball League, West Adelaide Bearcats Player- 2014 2013-2012 season highest average team scorer of 17.5 ppg for West Adelaide Bearcats, Under 23s team division 1 Graduated South Australian Sports Institute (SASI)/ National Intensive Training Program (NITP)- 2013 Under 16 state South Australia national championship team- 2011 Year 10 South Australia School knockout Division one champions- 2011 Overall tournament Most Valuable Player, Port Pire tournament- 2011 South Australia Messenger Youth Sports Awards winner- 2011 Under 18 club team Most Valuable Player- 2013 Under 18 club team Most Valuable Player- 2012 Under 16 club team Most Valuable Player- 2011 Under 14 club team Most Valuable Player -2009 All-star 5, Talent Identification camp- 2009
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Interview
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What makes you different? I am different because I can adjust well to anything. If it is working on my own or with a group, you can trust that I will do it well. I am a compassionate person who willing to help anyone, especially children. Lastly, I never give up. No matter how many times I get knocked down I will find motivation and strength to keep trying until I succeed.
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Why do you want to compete in college? Enhance my basketball and academic ability and skills Have an awesome experience Learn new life skills Grow who I am as a person To learn about the American culture
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College goals? To improve in all aspects of my basketball game To make long lasting friendships and have new experiences To academically achieve well To embrace myself in the American culture
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Life goals?
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To go as far as I possibly can in basketball- College- WNBL To become a Primary School teacher
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I’m ready “I am a hard worker, listen to instruction well and am willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.“
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