Mykah Collier-Fisher

No one has to explain to Mykah Collier-Fisher what it means to work as a team. Outside of her three sports, numerous community service projects, and school clubs, Collier-Fisher is also a volunteer firefighter. Named for her uncle Mike, who lost his life fighting fires, and the granddaughter of a fire commissioner and an EMT, Collier-Fisher says growing up around first responders made her want to get involved despite her busy schedule.

“I haven’t unfortunately been able to make many fire calls because it’s hard with sports and school,” she said. “It involves a lot of communication, trusting people, listening to whoever is in charge, and doing what needs to be done.”

Any athlete would tell you that the same communication, trust, teamwork, and execution needed to be a firefighter also make for a great teammate. It’s no wonder that Collier-Fisher was chosen by her coaches to be the captain of her soccer, basketball, and track teams.

“This selection as a three-sport captain was based on her ability to communicate effectively, not just with her peers, but also with the coaching staff, alongside her commitment to leading by example,” said Lake George Athletic Director Kyle Manny. “She embodies the ideal of a ‘triple-impact competitor,’ continually seeking to make herself, her teammates, and the game better each and every day.”

In addition to leading her teams as captain, she also earned all-league honors in all three sports. Collier-Fisher was the top sprinter in the league her junior year, a first-team league all-star in basketball her senior year, and a first-team league all-star in soccer during her final three years of school, along with an all-state recognition her senior year.

“All-state was the award I appreciated the most because I was the first person in my school to get that honor for soccer,” she said. “It made me really happy to be recognized at such a high level.”

While soccer eventually became her main sport, Collier-Fisher continued to take part in basketball and track. With more and more high school athletes specializing in one sport, her coaches appreciate her continued commitment to her other sports.

“Mykah decided that it was important to help turn the basketball program around and so played her junior and senior year,” said Jeff Bennett, Lake George Varsity Basketball Coach. “In doing so, the program went from four to 12 to 17 wins. Not possible without her skills and leadership.”

“Mykah has been a key contributor to two sectional championship teams, helping elevate our program through her performances and leadership,” said Kevin Burrall, Lake George Varsity Track Coach. “As a team captain, she leads by example every day, setting the standard for work ethic, accountability, and perseverance. Younger athletes naturally look to her as a role model, not only because of her athletic success, but because of the way she carries herself with humility, discipline, and respect.”

Collier-Fisher says she puts a big emphasis on team chemistry, which is why she ultimately decided to continue her soccer career at Utica University, where she says the team dynamic is second to none.

“I was debating between continuing soccer in college or going to a bigger school and not playing,” she said. “Then I came back and spent the night with the team, and they were just the nicest, most welcoming people. They seemed really close, kind of like my current soccer team. That made me feel like I was going to love it there and have that same sense of family again.”

Being a part of the CDSWOY Class of 2026 means a lot to Collier-Fisher, who says she’s proud to be recognized as one of many great athletes in the area.

“It is truly an honor to receive this award, and I am so honored to have been one of the few female athletes recognized out of such a competitive area.”