Thought about being a Screaming Eagle From our New Eagles

How does it feel to be a screaming eagle?

After being a recruit for a few months, I watched the girls play a few times and was so excited to be apart of the team. At camps getting to know them, I was introduced to the close-knit team bonding. All the guys are so nice and outgoing, and when they were together there was never a time off court when they weren't having fun and being themselves. Now that I am here and apart of the USi volleyball family, I am experiencing the things I was only viewing from a spectator seat a few months ago. Being apart of the team is just as fun as they seemed. We all are so close and its like being around a great group of friends all the time. I've only been here for a few weeks and I could consider any girl of the team one of my good friends. We laugh and have a good time everyday, and I'm so glad that I've made the decision I've made, and cant wait for the next four years.

What have you learned since being here?

Coming in as a freshman, it was difficult to understand everything from practices rituals, school stuff, and just knowing the campus. Immediately, all the older girls gave me tips and advice on what classes to take, where to go for certain things, etc. Also, practicing all the time and playing at a faster pace, I have learned a lot about volleyball and myself as a player. Being a student-athlete, it is difficult to miss class due to traveling for tournaments and games and still stay on top of my grades. I have really learned early on that I have to be very smart with my free time and manage this precious time. I have become more responsible, and can see myself transitioning into an adult from this college experience, as I am transitioning from the net in the game. haha

 

I love being a screaming eagle! The team accepted the freshman right from the start, and I feel like everyone meshed together  really well on and off the court.  We're like one big family!  Since being here, coaches have given me new tips to improve my game altogether.  My teammates have also helped me with navigating campus and what to expect from certain classes.  They have filled me in on college life.  Overall, it has been a great experience.  

 

Being a screaming eagle is fun! i love the campus and my classes are going very well. Volleyball is also really fun. I love the girls and the traveling lets the team bond together more. Since i am around the girls all the time i have learned many things from them. They have been very helpful when it come to finding classes and different places to go to if you need help with homework. They also are there if you ever need anyone to talk to. The team is very trustworthy and we all get along. This season is going to be very fun :]

 

 

It feels great to be a screaming eagle! I love the girls on the team, everyone has great personalities and we have a fun time together. Classes are going good and I really enjoy the campus. I am so excited for our games this season, and hope to have a huge crowd at all of our home matches. Since I have been here I have learned that this group of girls are very hard-working. Everyone is excited for each other and we bring a lot of energy and intensity to the court. I have learned to give it my all in everything that I do in practice, not to let the team down. overall, I am very excited for my first year here at USI as a Screaming Eagle!