Sophie Weikl Commits To Eckerd College
Bermuda national team beach volleyball player Sophie Weikl has committed to Eckerd College in St Petersburg, Florida.
Weikl, a former Mount Saint Agnes Academy student, most recently attended RPS Academies – a sports school in Fort St Lucie.
Eckerd College play in the Sunshine State Conference.
“I’m beyond excited and incredibly grateful to announce that I have verbally committed to continue my academic and athletic career at Eckerd College and play beach volleyball,” Weikl said.
“This journey has been filled with so many challenges, memories, and people who have helped me become the athlete and person I am today.
“I’m so thankful to my family for always believing in me, supporting my dreams, and making this possible.
“I also want to thank my friends and team-mates who have encouraged me through every high and low along the way. I truly wouldn’t be here without you!
“I also want to give a major thank you to every coach who has been a part of my volleyball journey.
“A special thank you to Piotr Marciniak, Karolina Kaya Marciniak, and Colby Hazelip and Kai Norman for pushing me, challenging me, and helping me grow so much as a beach volleyball player.
“My time training with RPS Beach Volleyball has taught me so much about the game, hard work, and what it feels like to truly be a part of a team that has everyone’s greatest interest at heart.
“One last thank you to all of my team-mates and coaches especially Sean Tucker and Ben Barnett in Bermuda who have supported me throughout my journey and helped me get to where I am today.
“You helped build the foundation of my game and gave me the skills and confidence to continue growing as a player. I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done for me!
“I’m so excited for this next chapter at Eckerd and can’t wait to see what the future holds! Go Tritons!”
