Kennedy Freeman '20 Recruiting Profile

My name is Kennedy Freeman and I have been playing volleyball for seven years.  The sport seems to come naturally to me but I always strive to get better at the game.  My family introduced me to club volleyball when I was 10 years old.   The club season prepared me for school volleyball.  I was the captain of my middle school team and my teammates always looked to me for encouragement.  In high school, I played on the freshman A team and then for junior varsity (JV) in my sophomore year. 

In my junior year, I experienced what seemed like a minor setback at first.  I was asked to play JV for another year.  I was upset because I wanted to move on with my peers and play on the varsity team.  There was a lot noise in the air.  People were talking and asking why I didn't make the varsity team.   At times, it felt humiliating but I ignored all the negativity and I was determined not to give up!  I love volleyball! I worked even harder and I was determined to have a good season playing for JV.  This minor setback turned out to be one of my best volleyball experiences.  I got the opportunity to take on a leadership position on the team.  I started every game and I pushed my team to some really fun victories.  As an athlete, I listen to my coaches and I love when they offer suggestions on my playing style/technique. 

I am focused, driven and extremely determined to meet my goals; on and off the court.  My goal is to play volleyball throughout college and to continue creating more exciting and memorable volleyball experiences.