Aria Ryg '28 Recruiting Profile

In volleyball, I am always working to keep my team hyped, especially in tough situations. I work hard on specials in the off season to become more versatile and expand my development as a player. Off the court, I participate in community service events through my school; Jessy's Toybox and Community clean-up events. This has helped me see the value in contributing to something bigger than myself.

My gameplay style is aggressive yet disciplined. Being both an OH and MH between club and school ball, I focus on being a reliable and all-around player. A faster paced game is where I thrive. In the heightened energy and stress of the game I am even more energized and aggressive.  I am highly attentive to my teammates and opponents' actions staying versatile for my next touch. 

I bring a competitive but positive mindset to every match, practice and training session. I don't dwell on mistakes, instead I take them as an opportunity to grow.  Off the court I may be viewed as introverted or shy but by those that know me they would likely disagree. I am approachable, supportive and steer clear of negativity. I lead by example by putting in the extra work needed to improve.

Exclusively, I have been a MH/MB for club and school. For club season 25, I was OH. It was quite a change at first. I learned a new position quickly and looked forward to more serving and passing rotations.  I did have some shoulder discomfort after our first tournament, but I recovered quickly. I took the time to correct my swing mechanics. I found myself to love and thrive as an OH.

I have been recognized for my academics, earning Honor Roll status each semester. This year, I am challenging myself with dual enrollment credit courses. I have participated and starred in Regional Music Contest, allowing me the opportunity of State music competition playing a saxophone solo.