“I have coached for over 20 years and I have not seen an athlete of Madilyn Nickles' caliber. She is the type of player that you know your team has to be perfect against just to have a chance. She is the complete package.”

Jill Ogden

Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-8 senior right-handed pitcher and shortstop compiled a 20-5 record in the circle along with a 0.63 ERA this past season, leading the Bears (22-7) to the semifinals of the Sac-Joaquin Division I Tournament in the one-loss elimination bracket. Ni

Academic Achievement

Nickles has maintained a 3.95 GPA in the classroom.

Exemplary Character

She has volunteered locally as part of multiple community-service initiatives through her school's Rotary International Interact Club. Nickles has also donated her time generously to youth players, serving as a volunteer assistant for the past four years

THE INTERVIEW

G: What one piece of advice do you have for freshman about being a successful high school student athlete?

MN: Set your goals early and stick to your priorities. Get your studies and your workouts in first, before heading out for the extra stuff.

G: What is your favorite highlight from this year?

MN: Earning a spot on the USA Women's National Elite Team!

G: What training habit has the most impact on your performance?

MN: Regular workouts with my speed, agility & conditioning coach at Bonsu Elite Athletics

G: What have you learned from your coach that you will never forget?

MN: Never expect yourself to do more than what you are capable of doing.