I just realized that for those who want to get to know me through my website, I have left out one critical piece of information: my LOVE for volleyball! I began playing volleyball in 6th grade and knew I was hooked even then. During high school, volleyball was quite literally my life. I was co-captain of my varsity team, and as a setter, I was in charge of the court. I bawled my eyes out when we lost our final game in the regional tournament thinking it would be the last time I would play competitive volleyball.

For some unknown reason, I did not play much in college. I managed to get on a couple intramural teams, however, and (brushing off my shoulder…) we took 1st place in our leagues. But still these games did not provide me with the competition I was ultimately looking for.

A LONG four years later, I ventured out to the Washtenaw Rec Center (wow, do they need some website help!) in search of some open gym volleyball. To my surprise, the level of play was just what I was looking for, and in a serendipitous moment, I met six girls who shared my love for the game and happened to need a sub for their upcoming season. I have played with these girls for about a year now (I managed to wiggle my way onto the team as a permanent member) and our games on Tuesday nights are the highlight of my week! (Thanks girlies!) Our team is constantly improving, and as for me, I have never played better.