NSR Female AOD: Tara Haderer, hoops guard, from Round Rock Westwood High, Texas, with a 3.6 GPA

Our Female Athlete of the Day is Tara Haderer from Westwood High in Round Rock, Texas.  She carries a 3.6 GPA and plans to become a biologist.  Her essay to college coaches is telling when she says, “My favorite subjects are Math and Science and I’m interested in a career in Biotechnology or Forensic Science. Whatever career I pursue, I’d like to interact with and help people.  I possess a strong work ethic and often push myself to achieve high goals and standards in both academics and sports. I’ve competed in gymnastics, soccer, track, cross country and swimming, however, basketball remains my true passion. In my free time, I like to knit and relax with my family. I’m really excited about the prospects of playing college basketball.  Through basketball, I’ve improved my leadership skills, developed new friends and learned to help others on and off the court.”  And her NSR scout, Randy Evans says of her that, “Tara is an excellent college prospect. She possesses an exceptional court awareness, outstanding quickness and unmatched hustle. She is the kind of player that is a coach’s dream due to her complete dedication to the game, whether it is during a game, in organized practice or working on her own time. Tara is all over the court, diving for loose balls, shutting down the opponents offense and is normally assigned to guard the opponents best guard.  Tara can play either a 1 or a 2 and in some situations could also play a 3. She has  very nice shooting form and can create her own shot, but needs to become more aggressive in taking shots. She has recognized this and is working hard to become a bigger offensive threat.  Tara is also an outstanding student in the classroom. She attends Westwood high school, one of the top ranked public schools in the country, and maintains a 3.6 GPA.  Any college program that is looking for an all-out, completely dedicated player should take a close look at Tara.”