Sport: Volleyball

Grade: 12

Accomplishments:

200 digs and 21 aces through 13 games this season; two year captain (chosen by teammates); will play ball at the next level she just isn’t sure where yet; has led the team in digs in every game this year.

Coach Mike Kraft’s Quote:

“Anslee has arrived where she is solely based on hard work and wanting to fall nothing short of perfection.  She’s a tough kid and THE ABSOLUTE REASON we are able to be successful both this year and last.  What she does on the court is much like what an offensive lineman does in football.  She always does the grueling, hard work and never gets the glory for it.  She’s okay with that.  She’s a modest kid and one of the most coachable athletes I have ever had the honor of coaching.  She’s one of those players that teaches the coach a lesson or two simply by her actions.  She’s a kid that just “gets it.”

10 Questions:

1. How did you first get involved in this sport?

In 8th grade my friends asked me to sign up and play. I liked it and kept playing volleyball all throughout high school.

2. What other sport(s) do you play?

none

3. Favorite professional sports team?

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team

4. Favorite professional athlete?

Anna Baran

5. Who is your hero? Why?

My dad, because he has a very kind heart, he is a hard worker, and he is always there for me in every situation.

6. Favorite band/musician?

Any music

7. Favorite movie?

Pitch Perfect

8. Favorite food?

Italian food

9. What advice would you give younger athletes?

Always give your best and believe that you can actually win even if the things aren’t going the way you wanted them to go.

10. What are your future goals?

Play college volleyball and get a teaching degree.