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Player Spotlight

Ava Winterton

18s Middle Blocker

When did you start playing volleyball and why? 

    I started playing volleyball at the end of 7th grade because it looked super fun and I wanted to play another sport again

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

     I’m a Middle and the thing I love most about this position is that I can help my teammates a lot. My blocking can help the back row, drawing the blockers helps the pins hit, etc. 

How do you hope to grow as a player?
    I hope to become someone my teammates can rely on more 

What’s one skill you’ve improved the most this season?
    The skill I’ve most improved this season would be timing for my hitting. 

What is your favorite tournament snack?
    My favorite tournament snack is club crackers or apple sauce

What volleyball player do you look up to the most? 
    
Erik Shoji because he is so much fun to watch and is always having fun on court

What advice would you give to young players like you who want to start playing volleyball?
   
Honestly, my advice would be to not take it too seriously. Nobody cares about your mistakes, everyone just wants to have fun playing the sport they love. So just relax and have fun while playing.  


Favorite food?
    Fried rice or french toast

Favorite movie/Tv show?
    My favorite movie is How to Train Your Dragon and my favorite TV show is Bones

Dogs or Cats? 
    I love both but maybe cats just a little bit more

Favorite color?
   
Orange or Pink

Morning person or night owl?
   
Probably night owl 

Hobbies besides volleyball?
    Singing, roller skating, and doing my/other peoples nails 

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