Ariana Guardado '26 Recruiting Profile

Whenever I think about my future, it's difficult to focus on one major or career. However, when it comes to my athletic dreams, I know what I want for myself and how I can build towards that goal. Three years ago, when I started getting myself involved with volleyball, I truly had no idea what I was getting myself into. I fell in love with it and each time I'm on the court, I feel like myself and that it's who I'm meant to be. Not only am I in love with the sport itself, I'm in love with the process and challenges that come along with it. Once I'm on a college team, it's not only going to be about playing on the court. I want to meet other amazing athletes and coaches. I want to experience traveling the world with the sport I'll never abandon. And maybe one day, I'll be able to share my experiences with the future generation.

As a teammate, I'm a very ecstatic and energetic person. I know what's good for my teammates and I will push my teammates to be the best athlete I know they can be. As soon as I meet someone, I feel like I generally know what they're about. I feel their energy and their vibe; I can easily reciprocate how the person feels and get along with them.