NSR Female AOD: Jayme Shell, a 5’10” volleyball hitter with a 3.76 GPA from Batesville High, Arkansas

Jayme Shell from Batesville High School in Batesville, Arkansas, is our Female Athlete of the Day.  She is a 3.76 student with aspirations of becoming a physical therapist.  A 5’10” outside hitter, Jayme earned All-State and Class 5A All-State Tournament Team as a junior.  Her NSR scout is Rodney Stroud.  In his scouting report, Rodney says, “Jayme Shell is an extremely talented volleyball player.  She has all of the physical tools to dominate at the net.  She is a consistant scorer and can attack any set.  Jayme has worked hard on herfundamental skills as well a her athleticism.  She is an excellent jumper and canhit over most blocks.  She is also an outstanding student with high caliber character.  She is the type of studen athlete that a coach can make the centerpoint of a program.”  In her essay to college coaches, Jayme says, “I have always been a big competitor, and I just love to win. My dad has always helped me in whatever sport I was in and encouraged me to do the best I can. I have a wonderful and supporting family. My mom records and tapes my games so I can go back to watch my mistakes and learn from them. Sports in general, I believe builds character. Since I was younger, I have always been put in gymnastic classes over my level, softball teams over my league, and it makes me want to prove myself to be even better.”