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Player Spotlight

Sophie Bayasgalan 

14s Libero/ DS

When did you start playing volleyball and why? 

    I started playing volleyball in 5/6th grade mainly because a lot of my friends started to play and I was really interested in joining this sport.

What position do you play, and what do you love most about it?

     I play libero and the thing I love most about it is really just being there for my team in the back row especially and having such a leading position. 

How do you hope to grow as a player?
    As a player, I hope to grow my skills and knowledge for the game, I know I am just starting but I can really see myself learning lots of new skills and techniques in the future. 

What’s one skill you’ve improved the most this season?
     I think one skill I definitely improved this season is letting go of hesitation and just going for the ball.

What is your favorite tournament snack?
    My favorite tournament snack is definitely either pretzels or Popcorners!

What volleyball player do you look up to the most? 
   A volleyball player I really look up to is Harper Murray because she has been through many hardships in her life but still kept playing volleyball and learned to keep her love for the game.

What advice would you give to young players like you who want to start playing volleyball?
   
One piece of advice I would give to those wanting to start volleyball is to never give up if you can't do something. It might feel as if you can never do anything right but it will patiently come with time and lots of practice!


Favorite food?
    My favorite food is sushi or pasta.

Favorite movie/Tv show?
    My favorite TV show has to be Young Sheldon and my favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate about you.

Dogs or Cats? 
    Dogs

Favorite color?
   
My favorite color is either light blue or light pink.

Morning person or night owl?
   
I'm definitely a night owl. 

Hobbies besides volleyball?
    My hobbies besides volleyball are playing the piano and baking.

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