Player Spotlight
Natalia Novoa
16s Outside Hitter
When did you start playing volleyball and why?
I started playing volleyball when I was in 6th grade because it was a way for me to hangout with my friends after covid.
What position do you play, and what do you love most about it?
I play outside and I love it because I get to do a bit of everything and it’s a very involved position.
How do you hope to grow as a player?
As a player I hope to learn to take each experience as an opportunity to improve regardless of the outcome.
What's one skill you've improved the most this season?
I think I have improved my reading on defense more and adjusting accordingly to different teams.
What's your favorite tournament snack?
My favorite tournament snacks are nutter butters.
What volleyball player do you look up to the most?
One volleyball player I look up to is Elena on my team because she never fails to keep the vibes high and the team moving.
What advice would you give to younger players like you who want to start playing volleyball?
A piece of advice I would give to someone getting into volleyball is to learn to love the sport first. Whenever I have a bad practice or game I think back to why I play volleyball, because I love it and all the people that I meet along the way, which helps a lot.
Favorite food?
I don't have a favorite food, all food can be good food.
Favorite movie/Tv show?
My favorite movies are any of the spider man movies variations.
Dogs or Cats?
Dogs for sure.
Favorite color?
My favorite color is navy.
Morning person or night owl?
Both!
Hobbies besides volleyball?
I like to bake, craft, listen to music and go on walks/bike.

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