Elizabeth (Lizzy) Woodhouse

• Tenacious
• Positive
• Inquiring
• Honest
• Sensible

Something that is key to a successful team environment is encouragement and determination. Not just as a team but individually a team needs to succeed and I try to portray that with meeting my highest standers so I can contribute the most to my team. My teammates growth and development in volleyball is just as important as my own and I encourage and help them in any way I can. A team can only be successful if there is a group of good people and supportive coaches which is something I believe I have and something I feel I contribute to.

– OVA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – 2023 (17U)
– 2020 Female Athlete of the year
– Placing 1st in 100m and 200m in Elementary track and field meets and went to Regionals ever year and went to Cage in grade 7 (2019).
– 16U Challenge Cup Silver Medal (2022)

On all of these occasions I felt excited and proud that our/my hard work had paid off.

I spend a lot of my time outside of volleyball with friends and family. I enjoy the outdoors and I love animals. I spend a lot of time learning even outside of school with reading and I have a big interest in astronomy.

A role model that I have met and trained with would be Janet Cobbs Mulholland. I got the chance to be coached by her the summer of 2022 and in just the 3 sessions I attended in I learned a lot. Janet is the assistant coach for the University of Waterloo and won bronze at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona as well as earning Division 2 Female Athlete of the year in 1989. I look up to her traits as a coach as well. She is very encouraging and inspiring and wants any athlete she coaches to succeed.

Involvement in S.O.A.R. and Volleyball are very important to me. The combination of these help to make me a well rounded individual. Weight training and physical fitness, different sports play and nutrition are key in my high school program and home life. They keep me grounded, busy and fit for any sport I choose to play and my daily well being.

– 2023 Academic History Award
– S.O.A.R. Elite Athletic program acceptance (based on academics, athletics, and leadership)
– Grade 10 Honour Roll
– Grade 11 Honour Roll (currently working towards)

On all of these occasions I felt excited and proud that my hard work had payed off.

Kinesiology would be my main focus. I have always been interested in anatomy, and understanding how the body works and adapts. It also has many avenues of careers, such as physiologist, chiropractor and sports medicine.

I envision my school life in college/university to be a blend of academics and athletics. I want a well rounded experience that will support all of my interest which include:
– Kinesiology
– Fitness and health
– Competitive volleyball
– Socialization