I started playing volleyball when I was nine years old, and it has been a huge part of my life ever since. My biggest inspiration is my mom. She is a Hall of Fame athlete who played volleyball at Kansas State University and went on to play professionally for more than 15 years. Volleyball runs deep in my family. All of my mom's sisters played college volleyball, and many of my cousins have also competed at a high level.

As long as I can remember, I have been around the sport. Growing up as a coach's daughter, I spent countless hours in gyms watching practices, matches, and tournaments. I loved learning the game and seeing the passion that players and coaches had for volleyball. I have also enjoyed hearing stories about my mom's experiences, including watching her college team win a national championship and learning about the two state championships her high school team won.

Now, as a freshman in high school, I am excited to begin creating my own volleyball journey. I have the opportunity to compete at both the high school and club levels, and I am eager to challenge myself against strong competition. I am highly motivated, disciplined, and committed to improving every day.

Academics are just as important to me as athletics. I have always worked hard in school and have maintained straight A's throughout my academic career. Outside of volleyball, I love music and enjoy using my gifts to serve others. I sing at church, participate on the worship team, and am involved in my school's choir program.

For the past three years, I have worked consistently with a strength trainer to improve my athletic performance. I am also blessed to have a great high school strength coach who pushes me to grow, challenges me to be my best, and helps me develop both as a player and as a person.

With my high school team coming off a state championship season, I am motivated to work hard and earn the opportunity to contribute at the varsity level. I am also striving to make a highly competitive club team so I can continue developing my skills and compete against top-level athletes.

My long-term goal is to play volleyball in college at a program that is the right fit academically, athletically, and spiritually. Most importantly, my faith is the foundation of everything I do. I love God and trust that He has a plan for my life. I know that through hard work, perseverance, and faith in Him, He will guide me wherever He wants me to be.