See How She Got Started in the OUA

Anchored in the efforts to spotlight Ontario University Athletics (OUA) student-athletes, the initiative See How She Got Started showcases and tells the story of how some of the conference’s talented student-athletes first got involved in sport and have made their way to the varsity stage on which they currently shine.  It is also hoped that their stories can inspire young athletes to aspire to compete in varsity-level sports.

 

 

Meet OUA Student-Athlete Brooke Elliott

University - 

Trent University

 

Sport -

Volleyball

 

Year of Eligibility -

2nd Year

 

Hometown - 

Aurora, Ontaro 

 

Program of Study - 

Environment and Resource Studies and Business Administration  

 

 

How did you first get involved in your sport?

I got started when I joined the Storm Volleyball Club in Aurora when I was 13 years old.  

 

What most interested you about your sport that made you want to pursue it at a high level?

 What interests me the most is how fast the game of volleyball can be played at the elite level. I also love the satisfaction of hitting a ball well.

 

What is your fondest memory/experience of being involved in your sport thus far?

I think for me there are so many different moments of personal and team success that continue to stick with me. 

 

What excites you most about continuing your athletic journey at the varsity level within the OUA?

I think what excites me is seeing what I can achieve at the OUA level of the game. I will never be more physically fit than I am now so I want to be able to maintain things for next year. I want to push my limit to play at this high level. 

 

 

If someone else was looking to start playing your sport, what one piece of advice would you give them to get them started?

If there was someone who was looking to start playing volleyball, I would tell them to join any team you can and find a good coach.

 

What is one critical thing that you do to try to continue to experience improvement within your sport (i.e., specific drill/exercise, training regimen, routine, etc.)?

Again, I do think it's critically important to find a coach that works for you. It's also important to be able to accept critique and be willing to receive constructive feedback.

 

What would you say to your 10-year-old self about playing and staying in sport?

I would tell my 10-year-old self to just keep having fun and don’t be so hard on yourself.     

 

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