Maya Hedden '23 Recruiting Profile

I started playing volleyball at a small youth league in 6th grade that was offered at my high school, I didn't know it yet but I was soon gonna become absolutely in love with the sport. Volleyball to me is like breathing or eating, because it's something that has made it's way into my life and now I can't live without it. Ever since I started volleyball my biggest goal and greatest dream was to play in college. I strive to grow stronger every time I pick up a volleyball and every time I walk on the court whether it's games, practice, or even playing around at home, I take risks and like learning and trying new plays because the excitement you get when you run a play that the other team can't stop is probably the best feeling in the world.  I make sure to have a positive attitude 100% of the time and pick up my teammates when their down, I also make sure when I'm not on my game that I don't get down and just shake off my mistakes. I believe I push myself and fight not just for my sake but because it's not just me playing, I have teammates counting on me to get the ball to them. I'm super passionate about the sport and I feel like a player who loves the sport they do and works hard to become a better player and person as a whole is a good player just from that and the stamina and endurance they must have to play forever is something I know I have because if I could  play volleyball forever I would most definitely do that.   Volleyball is such a fun, exciting game and it's even better when you win or when your the underdog and you beat a super strong team because you don't give up. The little moments in the sport where I work together with your teammates, succeed in something I practiced, or win a game I really wanna win makes me fall in love with the sport all over again.