Owen Rice '22 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing volleyball for over 5 years now, both in club and in school. During this time, I have grown to love the sport. As my level of skill and play have increased, so has my vision of my future in volleyball. My dream is to take my playing to the next level and be part of a college team.

As an athlete, I am committed to being the best player I can be. I know that it requires both work on and off the court. In addition to the work I do during Club and High School season, I also work with my school's Athletic Trainers year-round to keep my fitness level strong and to help prevent injury. I manage my high school's Girl Varsity Volleyball team, helping me gain insight into different coaching techniques and different styles of play. I also work with a private volleyball coach to help fine tune my own skills.

I love being part of a team and I am dedicated to helping my team be successful. I strive to be a positive energy on my team. During team huddles, I remind teammates to think of one thing they did well, and one thing to work on. I love learning new things and work hard to apply those skills to my own play. I have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude and I feel that both those attributes are contagious on a team.

My growth mindset has really helped me academically and athletically.   I believe that I can always get better with hard work, commitment and a positive attitude.