My days revolve around class and volleyball - but I’d be lying if I said I haven’t dreamed of being a few inches taller. I’m 5-3 and play collegiate volleyball as a defensive specialist for Howard, a Division I school in Washington, D.C. ![]() But in reality, volleyball requires heart over height. When many people think of volleyball, they picture a slender 6-foot-3 woman competing in the Olympics or on the beach. ![]() This is huge considering watching Adrienne Bailon and Ciara pretend to play volleyball in a movie was what sparked my passion. Looking back on the seven years I’ve played (so far), I can say volleyball has helped me step outside of my comfort zone and grow physically, mentally and emotionally. I love playing volleyball because it gives me an unparalleled rush every time I step on the court, and I’ve met so many amazing people in the sport. I didn’t start playing on an actual team until my freshmen year of high school because the middle school I went to didn’t have a volleyball team. ![]() In fifth grade, I watched a volleyball movie called “All You’ve Got,” and I was hooked.
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