DeeJanae Buggs '20 Recruiting Profile

I started playing volleyball when I was eleven years old. I initially got started from an invitation from my dentist who had his own volleyball team. When I started going to tournaments and getting a real feel for the game, I realized that I loved the intensity and competitiveness of the sport and wanted to play beyond high school. 

I am a leader on the court by encouraging my teammates during plays and while on the sideline.  I hustle to make plays on the court and I make my presence known with the loudness and assertiveness I bring with my voice. I am coachable and encourage my teammates daily. I don't believe in giving up and a team should finish until the very end.  

In school, I am a hard working student who was personally affected by COVID-19. COVID-19 made it difficult to focus and concentrate,  however, with the support of my family, friends and school coach and staff, I continue to be successful academically.  While in college, volunteering continues to be an important aspect of my life. 

I am fortunate to be able to continue playing volleyball in which I love while studying nursing. In 2022, I will graduate with an Associate's in Nursing. My goal is to transfer to a 4 year university where I would continue to play volleyball and obtain my Bachelors in Nursing.  I aim and strive to make myself and family proud and to become an inspiration to my younger cousins and other girls that want to play volleyball.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile!