Three College Hitters Answer My Spikers Volleyball Interview Questions

I asked some of the best college spikers a few questions which I know will provide insight as to what college volleyball life in Division I. 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville volleyball hitter Carly Sahagian answers my spikers volleyball questions. photo courtesy of UT Media Relations

I asked three college spikers questions which give you an inside glimpse as to what its like to be a go-to hitter on a Division I team. 

University of Dayton volleyball hitter Rachel Krabacher answers my volleyball interview questions.

University of Dayton hitter Rachel Krabacher answers my spikers volleyball interview questions. 

Improve Your Volleyball: What makes you special?

"I think I'm special because I'm well rounded.  I play volleyball, am an engineer, am learning the guitar and have great friends and family."

Improve Your Volleyball: What accessories and/or equipment help you play your best?

"I play my best when I'm wearing the Flyers jersey and my ribbon and hair clip."

Improve Your Volleyball: What pregame habits, rituals, or superstitions do you have to do before every game?

"Before every game we have to have a team dance party in the lockerroom to the same two songs every time."

Who or what inspires you to play well in each volleyball match that you play?

"I am inspired by the drive to win as well as the competitiveness of my teammates who push me everyday."

What volleyball hitters awards did University of Dayton bomber Rachel Krabacher win this week? 

• University of Dayton Rachel Krabacher was voted the Atlantic 10 Conference Volleyball Player of the Week by the leagues head coaches.

• Krabacher, a junior outside hitter, was named Most Valuable Player at the Blue and White Classic in Buffalo, N.Y., as the Flyers swept all three opponents to win the event title. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native led the tournament field with 4.33 kills per set while recording a hitting percentage of .388.

• Krabacher opened the tournament with back-to-back double-doubles – her eighth in UD’s 12 matches – against Cornell and Syracuse, while adding a career-high of four aces against the Orange, with all four occurring consecutively.

• She capped off the Classic with 12 kills on a .409 clip against host Buffalo. 

• Krabacher currently leads the A-10 in kills per set (4.53) and points (5.10).

photo courtesy of UD Athletics Communication

University of Tennessee, Knoxville volleyball hitter Carly Sahagian answers my spikers volleyball questions. photo courtesy of UT Media Relations

University of Tennessee, Knoxville volleyball hitter Carly Sahagian answers my volleyball interview questions. 

Improve Your Volleyball: What makes you special?

My friends and family are what make me special. They have given me nothing but courage and positive support that created opportunity after opportunity for me.  

Improve Your Volleyball: What accessories and/or equipment help you play your best?

My ankle braces keep me balanced and safe from injuries. Also, I can never have enough bobby pins to keep my hair out of my face.

Improve Your Volleyball: What pregame habits, rituals, or superstitions do you have to do before every game?

Along with dancing in the locker room and a pep up speech from the coach, before every game I listen to my iPod that is set to shuffle and also I study my scouting report of our opponent.

I learned at a young age that superstitions don’t hold true for me. 

Improve Your Volleyball: Who or what inspires you to play well in each volleyball match that you play?

My mom, dad, and brother inspire me to play my best and hardest in each game.

My parents have supported me through everything that I have been through. My older brother is another role model that I look up to when it comes to volleyball and even in everyday life.

His confidence, strength, and energy he shows on the court come from playing with nothing but heart. As a volleyball player, I think heart is the most essential attribute to any game.

What volleyball hitters awards did Carly Sahagian win this week? 

• Carly Sahagian was voted the Southeastern Conference Offensive Volleyball Player of the Week by the leagues head volleyball  coaches.

• Sahagian tallied 31 kills, 26 digs, three blocks and two services aces against South Carolina and Florida

• Recording double-doubles in both matches, Carly registered a career-high 19 kills along with 13 digs at the University of Florida, while registering 12 kills and 13 digs against the University of South Carolina.

• Carly has a hitting percentage of .343, has registered five double-doubles and ranks seventh in the league

Lamar outside hitter Sierra Whittaker answers my spikers volleyball questions.

Lamar outside hitter Sierra Whittaker answers my volleyball interview questions. 

Improve Your Volleyball: What makes you special?

Besides being a follower of Christ nothing!!

Improve Your Volleyball: What accessories and/or equipment help you play your best?

My Under Armour shirt under my volleyball jersey keeps my shoulder warm so I can keep swinging away!

Improve Your Volleyball: What pregame habits, rituals, or superstitions do you have to do before every game?

Before every game I write in my game-day journal and I picture myself hitting the ball. I also find a game day quote and watch a inspirational video.

Improve Your Volleyball: What pregame habits, rituals, or superstitions do you have to do before every game?

Before every game I write in my game-day journal and I picture myself hitting the ball. I also find a game day quote and watch a inspirational video.

Improve Your Volleyball: Who or what inspires you to play well in each match that you play in?

Every time I step on the court I think of it as my church, my place to worship God. Volleyball is one the the tools I use to bring God glory and its also easy working hard for a coach you have so much respect for.

What did inspiring college volleyball player  Sierra Whittaker do this week? 

• Sierra Whittaker was voted the Southland Conference Offensive Volleyball Player of the Week by the leagues head volleyball  coaches.

• Whittaker recorded a career-high 18 kills in only 29 attacks while hitting .552 percent in Lamar’s conference opener against Southeastern Louisiana.

• Sierra continued her strong play on Saturday against Nicholls State with a 12-kill effort to snap the Colonels’ 13-match winning streak.

• Thanks to Whittaker's strong play, Lamar only dropped one set on the week to open conference play with a perfect 2-0 record.

Follow me on Instagram @coach_apchap to improve your game even faster!

I share alot of individual, partner and easy-to-do volleyball serving drills we do in class with my followers.

Many of these volleyball practice drills you can do at home by yourself or try at your next practice with your teammates.

If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list. 

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