Amelia Andrews-Sullivan
Thomas Jefferson University, Volleyball
Q: What made you choose the college that you’re attending?
“Initially, it was just for academics. I didn’t really want to play in college when I first started thinking about it. But after this season, I was really really adamant about playing in college once the opportunity showed itself. So throughout the recruiting process, only a couple of schools opened up to me and they weren’t at the top of my list. But once my top school academically opened up as an option, that’s the one I ended up choosing.”
Q: What’s been one of the most memorable parts of your high school athletics career?
“Definitely this season as a senior. My experience hasn’t been the best in my previous years, because of my lack of skill. And the figures I had really didn’t help me as much. But as a senior, I was really helpful for the younger girls who aren’t as advanced, skill-wise, and I really enjoyed being a mentor for anybody on the team.”
Q: What are you looking forward to most in college athletics?
“Competing at a higher level. I always love a challenge and I love being able to be challenged by other people. So playing at the division two level will definitely provide that.”
Q: What advice do you have for underclassmen who might be considering playing college sports?
“Don’t be discouraged by your lack of skill. I was not good at playing volleyball up until like, maybe six months ago. And always keep your options open. Like I got started really late in the recruiting process. Don’t completely close yourself off. Even if you don’t really want to do it, you should definitely reach out to the coaches of the schools you may be attending or applying to, so you can have that option.
Q: Anyone you’d like to shout-out or thank?
“Definitely my mom. She was extremely adamant about me going for what I wanted, especially after so many injuries that I had. So she pushed me to be a better person. My coach who put me out there in the like, pile of names that coaches had, because she was extremely influential and me playing in college, and my sister because I play for her, I play for myself and I really, really want to be that figure that she can hold in her mind to look up to.”*