Hometown and high school

Avasin, Illinois and Modern Day Catholic High School

 

Year and Major

I am a junior, and my major is athletic training.

 

What year did you start playing volleyball?

I am pretty sure it was like fifth grade.

 

What motivated you to start playing volleyball?

I was just an all-around sport kid. I pretty much played every sport my school had to offer, so I thought I would give it a try. 

 

What positions did  you play?

Right now I am an outside hitter.  In grade school I started out as an outside hitter. Then when I got to high school, I played middle and right, and then I came back to outside hitter.

 

Do you plan on doing anything with volleyball after ISU?

Yea, I am gonna try to stick with it as much as I can.  I haven't decided yet if I want to try and play somewhere else after college or if I just wanna focus on my career and coach later on down the road, but I defintely know I am gonna stick with helping out or playing volleyball.

 

Awards or achievements

A consistent one, with me, through grade school and high school, I always got most improved.  I got MVP last year at Akron tournament, and I got MVP this year at the New Hampshire tournament.  I have also got on all tourney.

 

Anybody you look up too?

Beside my high school coach, Fred Rockers, who was a big inspiration to me just to get better all the time; my 17 club coach, Karrie Lane, was definitely the game changer for me.

 

Do you have any pre- game rituals?

Before the matches, like on the court, I have a little hand shake with Stacy Qualizza and Shea Doran.  

 

Anything else you want Sycamores to know about you?

Just come to our games, come out and support.  We love seeing you fans. We love it when you get crazy.  Especial the PIKE boys, I wanna give a shot out to them because they always come out and support. They make me laugh, but they don't distract me.  But, definitely come out and support and, students, bring your friends.It's a lot of fun.