Faith Bender
Nickname: Faith
Graduates in 2021
Quicklink: www.preprecruiters.com/athlete/faith-bender-2021
Faith Bender
Nickname: Faith
Graduates in 2021
5'9 | 175lbs | HS Sophomore
female | Right Handed | Right Footed
Liberty High School
925 Jewetta Ave
Bakersfield,
CA
93312
(661) 587-0925
liberty.kernhigh.org
Sport: track
Primary Event:
Discus 1kg
Best Time, Distance or Height:
51.34 meters (168'3 ft)
Secondary Event:
Shot Put 4kg
Best Time, Distance or Height:
14.55 meters (47'7 ft)
Third Event:
Weight Throw 20lb
Best Time, Distance or Height:
45 ft
Additional Event(s):
Hammer 4k
Additional Sports: Current: Olympic Weightlifting - Former: Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Softball
About Me
My Name is Faith Bender and I am a Sophomore at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, California. I am beyond excited for my future and to share my high school seasons with you. I started to throw when I was in the second grade learning to spin on a handmade circle designed by my Father and Coach Paul Bender. After school repeating the same workout and cadence to spinning on the circle working on technique and the circumference of the circle. Not truly understanding what it was I was being groomed for but knowing I was working toward a goal of understanding the importance of good technique of the spin. I train 5 to 6 days a week in the gym and also in the circle. One thing we do in the off season is Olympic WeightLifting to built strength and become more explosive for season throws. We also maintain a throwing schedule year round that keeps my technique sharp. My grades come before training and having a disciplined schedule both on and off the field will prepare me for what is to come in my life. So please, enjoy watching me develop through my high school career and becoming a better version of myself.
Thank you,
Faith Bender
Email: benderstrong@gmail.com
Athletic Progression
My Current Goals
My current goals are to keep the consistency of my grades flowing and to focus on technical things with training.
My Current Focus
Remain disciplined and to always stay humble.
HS Freshman
Discus: Seasons best - 160'8
Shot Put: Seasons best - 45'1
State meet-
5th overall in Discus - 158'
8th overall in Shot put 43'
'18 Discus All American
2018 Varsity Girls Outstanding Field Athlete/ 2018 VGO Field Performer
2017-18 Varsity Girls Track MVP Thrower
2017-18 SWYL All League MVP Athlete
HS Sophomore
Discus: Seasons best - 168'3
Shot put: Seasons best - 47'7
STATE MEET:
2nd overall Discus: 168'3
5th overall Shot put: 45
NEW BALANCE NATIONALS:
Shot put (2) + Discus (4th) All american
2019 Varsity girls Track MVP Thrower/ SWYL All league MVP athlete
First Team All Area
HS Junior
Academic Information
School: Liberty High School
School District: Kern High
Grade: HS Sophomore
Graduation Year: 2021
GPA (Weighted): 3.5
GPA (Unweighted): 3.54
Academic Awards:
- Alpha Cappa Alpha Award
School Clubs:
- Black Student Union
Community/Non-profit Involvement:
- USA Weight Lifting volunteer
- Veterans Day
Recruiting Information
Coach Name: Paul Bender
Coach Name: Ryan Renz
Parent Name: Paul Bender
Parent Name: Stephanie Bender
3 Reasons You Should Recruit Me
Reason 1: I see my long term goals as different from others and I set my standards to a totally differnt level.
Reason 2: I focus on my team before myself.
Reason 3: I remain focused in the classroom so I can have a great balance between school and training.