SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara softball head coach Lisa Mize has signed three NLI's for the 2015 season. Jordan Dawkins, a utility player from San Jose, Calif. attended Valley Christian High School.
"I chose Santa Clara because I know that with this University, I am not only getting a fantastic education, but I am getting to play softball with an amazing set of people," said Dawkins. "I am getting the best of both the athletic benefits as well as the educational benefits. The overall school atmosphere is perfect for me. The coaches here are in a class by themselves. These coaches, I believe, will get my skills sharpened and polished and ultimately, my game will be at its finest. On top of all of the softball bonuses, the communications program here will pay dividends in the near future when I need to go forward into the "real word" and use the skills I honed to be successful. Being that Santa Clara is a faith based school, makes me feel even more at home."
"Jordan works tremendously hard at everything she does," said Mize. "Her work ethic and dedication is one of her true qualities. She is a very versatile player and plays each position with finesse. Jordan will be a awesome addition to our Bronco family!"
During her junior season she hit .366, drove in 17 runs, collected 21 assists and stole eight bases as a Warrior. As a sophomore, she finished with a .197 batting average, added 20 RBIs and 47 assists, and tallied seven stolen bases.
During her time at Valley Christian, the Warriors have been two-time WCAL Finalists and made the CCS playoffs in each of her three seasons to date, including an appearance in the semifinals last year. The squad was also named as the NCSAA (National Christian Schools Athletic Association) Far West Super Regional Team. On an individual level, Dawkins made the San Jose Mercury News All-Softball Honorable Mention team and First Team All-League in the WCAL. Dawkins has also excelled in the classroom, achieving a scholar athlete award during her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons.
Dawkins also plays club softball for the San Jose Lady Sharks. In 2013, the squad placed fifth in the ASA National Tournament and in qualified for the PGF National Tournament a year later.
Away from the diamond, Dawkins is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and joint editor-in-chief of Valley Christian's magazine and newspaper.
Dawkins enjoys playing the guitar, photography and surfing to name a few. In the future, she hopes to run her own magazine.
