CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Now that preseason is officially in full swing, it is time to meet the student-athletes of the 2012 University of Miami volleyball team. Each day leading up to the season-opening Hurricane Invitational, HurricaneSports.com will introduce you to a member of the team.
In addition, be sure to follow UM volleyball on Twitter (@CanesVB) for the latest news on the squad.
Continuing the “Down the Line” series, let us find out more about freshman outside hitter Kelsie Groot…
Hometown: Irvine, Calif.
High School: Northwood High School
Major: Physical Therapy
I committed to Miami overother schools because Iloved the school atmosphere and the climate resembles California a lot, butalso allowed me to get away from home.
To me, Miami volleyball is the best.
The best part of being on theteam is that I have met some of thefunniest people!
If I had to describe the teamin one word it would be hilarious.
Favorite Athlete: Misty May-Treanor
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Olympic Event: Gymnastics
Second Favorite Olympic Event: Beach Volleyball
Favorite Olympic Athlete: Ryan Lochte
FavoriteMovie: School of Rock
Favorite TV Shows: New Girl,Law and Order: SVU
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Song Right Now: “40 Day Dream” by Edward Sharp and the MagneticZeros
I started playing volleyballat age 12
My favorite memory playingvolleyball is winningFestival when I was 14
The farthest place from homeI’ve been isItaly
This summer I packed for Miami and started training here at UM
When I was little, I alwayswanted to be a food critic
The best place on campus is the food court
The most influential person in my life is my grandpa
If I could spend a day with anyone in history,it would be Michael Jackson
If you walked into my bedroom,the first thing you would notice is the bright colors on the walls
If I could eat one meal for the rest of mylife, it would be cereal
I hate to admit it, but I love Justin Bieber
If I could live anywhere in the world it wouldbe California
If I could play any other sport at UM, it wouldbe soccer
A secret talent of mine is I can talk with my mouth closed
My nickname is Kelso
After graduating I hope to have a successful career and have a family