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A Step Above: Katie Gamsky
Coronado High School
Class of 2011
With the skills that make for success both on and off the volleyball court, Coronado High School senior Katie Gamsky is serving up aces. Her carefully crafted game plan is one of unfaltering determination coupled with leadership ability and a steadfast work ethic, but it’s not all about winning. It’s about staying true to core values while finding a delicate balance between work and play; capitalizing on her strengths; and digging deep to follow through with her dreams. Her strategy is set. All that’s left to do is continue scoring those game-changing match points. For exemplifying all these “power tips” and being an inspiration to her peers, Katie Gamsky is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.55
Sports/Clubs/Community Service:
- Varsity Volleyball, 2007-Present
- Club Volleyball, 2003-Present
- USA A1 High Performance (HP), 2007-09
- SCVA HP Select Team Alternate, 2007
- SCVA HP Select Global Challenge Team–Croatia, 2008
- SCVA HP Red Youth Team–Florida, 2009
- Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), 2010-Present
- National Charity League, 2005-10
Scholarships/Awards:
- Scholar Athlete, 2008-Present
- Full Ride Athletic Scholarship to D1 DePaul University–Volleyball
- Prepvolleyball.com FROSH List, 2007
- Prepvolleyball.com SOPH List, 2008
- Rising Star Award, 2008
- 1st Team All-Conference, 2007-10
- Team Captain, 2010-Present
- Team MVP, 2008-11
- MaxPreps Player of the Week, 2010
- Sunrise Region MVP, 2010
- Review Journal Head of the Class, 2009/10
Goals & Aspirations: “I want to run my first marathon within the next couple of years. It’s also important to me to continue my involvement with philanthropic organizations, especially those directed towards helping children. Right after college, I hope to travel around Europe before I start my career. I would like to own my own public relations firm by the time I’m 30.”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “When I was 15, I was chosen to represent the U.S. and play volleyball in Europe with a high achieving group of girls from California. I have been recognized as one of the top volleyball players in the state of Nevada, and I have achieved good grades throughout high school while taking challenging courses.”
Katie Looks Up To: “I admire volleyball player Paula Weishoff. She is only one of four USA women”s volleyball players to compete in three different Olympics. She manages the High Performance program in Southern California, and I was lucky enough to be coached by her during my trips to Europe and Florida.”
Part of the Solution: “We live in a town that promotes partying and drinking and there is tremendous pressure for teenagers to do the same. Teenagers need to be strong and not submit to peer pressure just to be accepted. I choose not to participate, and I still have plenty of friends to hang with.”
