Canes' Corner with Kelsie Groot

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Canes’ Corner is a Q&A series looking at the 2013 Miami volleyball team.

Each day leading up to the beginning of volleyball season on Aug. 30, a new Canes’ Corner will be released giving @CanesVB fans a chance to get to know their favorite playerss.

This edition of Canes’ Corner features sophomore outside hitter Kelsie Groot.

Name: Kelsie Groot
Hometown: Irvine, CA
High School: Northwood High School
Major: Athletic Training

I committed to Miami over other schools because: of how beautiful the campus is and how great every single member of the program is

When I think of Miami volleyball, I think of: great team chemistry

My favorite part of being a Hurricane volleyball player is: that everyone recognizes the “U” on your jersey

If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: hilarious 

Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: it is not the typical suburb

The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: time management

When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: proud and honored

I love volleyball because: of how much of a team sport it is

My favorite moment in my volleyball career was: being able to play and win against FSU

I started playing volleyball at age: 12

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite Meal: my grandma’s pasta

Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Watermelons

Favorite Movie: School of Rock

Favorite TV Show: New Girl

Favorite Music Artist: Michael Jackson

My first pet was: a dog named Corona

My favorite place on campus is: my room or food court

My favorite University of Miami alumni is: Patti Stanger

The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Italy

If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Tina Fey

My favorite class at UM has been: Nutrition

My favorite car is: Jeep

If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Europe

In my spare time, I like to: watch Netflix and go to the beach when it’s not too hot

My nicknames are: Kel, Kelso

My pregame rituals are: recite Phillipians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”