Down the Line: Misty Ma'a

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — With the start of the season less than a week away, continue 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 Misty Ma’a…

Hometown: Kaneohe,Hawai’i
High School: Kamehameha
Major: Communications

I committed to Miami overother schools because Iwanted to go to a new and unfamiliar place, and the school and volleyballprogram seemed like a good fit.
To me, Miami volleyball is a whole new experience.
The best parts of being on theteam are all the jokes and being a partof a group that works towards a common goal.
If I had to describe the teamin one word it would be hardworking.

Favorite Athletes: Misty May, Kerri Walsh
Favorite Olympic Event: Beach Volleyball
Second Favorite Olympic Event: Gymnastics
Favorite Movie: She’s the Man
Favorite TV Shows: Pretty LittleLiars
Favorite Foods: Hawaiian Food, Hanalei Poi, Poi Mochi
Favorite Song Right Now: “Movin About My Way” by Josh Wawa White

I started playing volleyballat age 8
My favorite memory playingvolleyball is playingin beach tournaments with Ali Santi
I enjoy playing the sportbecause it opens up doors ofopportunities and you get what you put in

The farthest place from homeI’ve been is NewYork
This summer I spent time with my friends and family
When I was little, I alwayswanted to be successful
The best place on campus is Jamba Juice
The most influential person in my life is my dad
If you walked into my bedroom,the first thing you would notice is my coconut bag
If I were a superhero, my name would be Miss Tea andmy power would be being invisible
If I could eat one meal for the rest of mylife, it would be Hawaiian food
I hate to admit it, but I love McDonalds french fries
If I could live anywhere in the world it wouldbe home sweet home, Hawai’i
If I could play any other sport at UM, it wouldbe swimming
A secret talent of mine is I can sleep all day
My nickname is Mis
After graduating I hope to be happy and have a family