I joined BU during a really challenging time, as due to Covid, my first volleyball season was cancelled and I wasn鈥檛 able to play at all. In my second year, I got to experience more of the university environment and gained valuable experience as we had to self-coach that season. My final year was by far my most enjoyable year at 成人直播. Harry Jones did an amazing job not only coaching but also creating a very friendly and professional environment. I learned a lot that year, and I鈥檓 so glad I was able to experience it.
I wasn't planning on playing competitively after graduating; however, I decided to join Weymouth鈥檚 volleyball club to stay connected with my friends and still play the sport I love. By Christmas, I realized that I still wanted to play in higher-level competitions, and the opportunity to join VC Stroossen came at the right time. I moved to Luxembourg shortly after that, where my team won both Coupe de Luxembourg and the Novotel League.
The entire volleyball and university experience, along with meeting new people and creating relationships, has helped me transition and prepared me to live and play in countries other than my home.
Being away from home in a foreign country definitely has its challenges, but the SportBU team did an amazing job running me through all the things I should know beforehand. Additionally, all the coaches at 成人直播 did an amazing job creating a very professional environment for athletes to perform at their best while ensuring that we were feeling good both on and off the court. I鈥檓 so grateful for all the support I received at 成人直播 and for all the great relationships I established with the staff!
For anyone looking to secure a contract in the future, my advice would be to spend time on your sport CV and highlight tape. There鈥檚 no secret formula to securing a contract, but I believe you need to approach the process the same way you鈥檇 approach any other type of career. Connecting with agents will increase your chances of finding a team rather than trying to find a team yourself. Making sure that you, as a player, are in good shape when joining a team is also very important.聽
Thinking ahead to the future, I鈥檓 very open to anything that comes my way, as I like evaluating every opportunity. I鈥檓 excited about continuing my journey with VC Stroossen, competing more and making more connections.
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