Indiana University Athletics
Countdown to Season Opener: Jessica Admire
8/16/2016 10:30:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
There are just 10 days until the Indiana Volleyball team opens the 2016 season on August 26 at home against Northern Kentucky. Today we get to know sophomore Jessica Admire.
Quick Facts
Name: Jess Admire
Birthplace: Franklin, IN
Parents: Jim and Beth (Bennie) Admire
Siblings: George and Joey
Twitter/Instagram handle: Twitter- @admirethatjess Insta- @jess_admire
Major: Human Biology
Birthday: March 30th, 1997
On the court
The best part about being an IU student-athlete is: Being surrounded by motivated people (teammates, fellow sports, staff) on a regular basis.
What I like most about Coach Dunbar and the staff: Their passion for the game matches their compassion for the team itself.
I'm most looking forward to _______this season: Facing high-level opponents.
I choose my jersey number because: A past player who inspired me and excelled in number 18 (not Peyton Manning but he rocks, too).
My pre-match superstitions: Can't take off my bracelets until RIGHT before warm-ups.
My most memorable moment as a volleyball player: Making the Circle City 13-1s team (The beginning of it all).
This season will be a success if: We keep the mental toughness that we've developed this summer.
Off the court
I first started playing volleyball when I was: In 5th grade.
My favorite activity outside of volleyball is: Hiking.
My most prized possession is: My Grandma's engagement ring that she left me after she passed away.
My favorite game to play when I was in elementary school: Jackpot.
The one talent I wish I had: Tight-rope walking.
Favorite food: Eggo Waffles.
If I didn't play volleyball I would play: … I would be a dedicated Yogi.
My dream job is: A marine biologist who specializes in manatee rehabilitation.
One unique thing about me: I drink herbal tea almost every day ('Rest' Tazo Tea is my favorite, but it was discontinued last year).
The best movie I saw this summer was: Finding Dory
Last concert I went to/favorite musical group or artist: Miranda Lambert was my last concert; either Bryce Vine or Thomas Rhett is my favorite artist
Quick Facts
Name: Jess Admire
Birthplace: Franklin, IN
Parents: Jim and Beth (Bennie) Admire
Siblings: George and Joey
Twitter/Instagram handle: Twitter- @admirethatjess Insta- @jess_admire
Major: Human Biology
Birthday: March 30th, 1997
On the court
The best part about being an IU student-athlete is: Being surrounded by motivated people (teammates, fellow sports, staff) on a regular basis.
What I like most about Coach Dunbar and the staff: Their passion for the game matches their compassion for the team itself.
I'm most looking forward to _______this season: Facing high-level opponents.
I choose my jersey number because: A past player who inspired me and excelled in number 18 (not Peyton Manning but he rocks, too).
My pre-match superstitions: Can't take off my bracelets until RIGHT before warm-ups.
My most memorable moment as a volleyball player: Making the Circle City 13-1s team (The beginning of it all).
This season will be a success if: We keep the mental toughness that we've developed this summer.
Off the court
I first started playing volleyball when I was: In 5th grade.
My favorite activity outside of volleyball is: Hiking.
My most prized possession is: My Grandma's engagement ring that she left me after she passed away.
My favorite game to play when I was in elementary school: Jackpot.
The one talent I wish I had: Tight-rope walking.
Favorite food: Eggo Waffles.
If I didn't play volleyball I would play: … I would be a dedicated Yogi.
My dream job is: A marine biologist who specializes in manatee rehabilitation.
One unique thing about me: I drink herbal tea almost every day ('Rest' Tazo Tea is my favorite, but it was discontinued last year).
The best movie I saw this summer was: Finding Dory
Last concert I went to/favorite musical group or artist: Miranda Lambert was my last concert; either Bryce Vine or Thomas Rhett is my favorite artist
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