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Looking back, I didn't always know
that volleyball was my sport; I have tried so many things before this. In
the off-season, I occupy myself with [playing what it seems] all day every
day because I love it. No one is perfect when it comes to this sport, and if
I make any mistakes I shake them off and try harder the next time.
Volleyball is a large part of my life; I don't know where I would be without
it. During my public school years I have done many things that have been associated with athletics. I was a cheerleader for seven years, played softball, soccer and basketball. However, nothing I tried really seemed to fit my interests and my personality. I first picked up a volleyball the summer before my freshman year in high school- that changed me forever. Being a tall, athletic female in high school gave me an advantage numerous people wish they could have. I am able to reach high above the net, block a ball to the floor, attack and kill. Though I was blessed with a natural talent, there are many people who deserve thanks for helping me through the years. Being a part of the Jim Thorpe varsity volleyball team means a lot to me. It has taught me to be determined and never give up. I have had three different coaches throughout my four years and they all left something different for me. Freshman year I was conditioned more than anything and was taught only the basic skills. Sophomore year came with a new coach who found me to be an excellent middle hitter. This person showed me how to move in a game and do all the little things properly. Junior year began and a new woman showed up at the door. My current coach, Mary Horvat, has turned me into not only a better player but a better person. She has been the push I needed these past two years to leave my mark at Jim Thorpe. I'm more aggressive, I play harder and better. Being a player who is the leader in kills every game is an amazing feeling when you read it in the paper the next morning. I am truly blessed to have such a great role model that has put so much effort in to making me a better player. |
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During the off-season of high school sports, I spend my
summers working but still find enough time to play on sand courts. I prefer
to play serious volleyball: six on six, using a clean court and rules. It is
also good to know I can always get together with friends at the beach and
play around with the ball. I had the opportunity to play in a grass
tournament this past summer in Horsham, PA and I found it to be a great
experience. When I am up against athletes, some who have been playing for
their entire lives, it is an exciting level of play and I enjoy learning
different strategies and competition. When the high school season is over,
it is nice to stay on the court and continue playing against girls from
other schools. I have been playing AAU volleyball for three years. I love
spending weekends playing in tournaments all over eastern Pennsylvania. When
AAU is over, I begin training and practicing during the summer to prepare
myself for the season ahead. I cannot get enough of the sport; I am
addicted. "Penetrate" and "just keep swinging" are two phrases that really get inside my head and help me out during the game. Playing volleyball has taught me determination, self-discipline, and team effort among other things. To me, volleyball is much more than a sport and a way to stay in great physical form, it is a means of developing personal character. Volleyball is what I live for. |
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