2023 Captains

The Wildcat coaching staff is excited to introduce our 2023 captains.

The 2023 senior class boasts 8 excellent student-athletes. They are all talented volleyball players, great students, and fantastic individuals. Our 4 captains were chosen by the coaches after an application and interview process, then spent the summer in a leadership study with the coaching staff. This summer the captains read “Atomic Habits” by James Clear and discussing how it can be applied to volleyball, school, and life in general. The captains then prepared lessons and activities based on what they learned to share with the entire program each week of the season. The captains’ expectations are outlined here.

When asked why they wanted to be a captain, here were their responses:

#6 Abby Zins, Senior OH

I would like to take a bigger role in the volleyball family by showing encouragement and support for every individual. Athletes should feel welcome in their surroundings and teammates in order to thrive. Showing love and support toward others accomplishes this goal. I would love to spread and share energy, positivity, fun, and commitment throughout the volleyball program. Being able to inspire other girls to be their best selves is something I take very seriously. It is an honor to be someone others look up to.

#7 Ella Weinzetl, Senior S

I would like to be captain because I want to be someone that the younger kids can look up to and I want them to see my hard work and leadership and also want to be someone who can work hard and take on leadership roles.

#30 Kelsey Hoenk, Senior DS/L

I would like to be a captain for this program because it is something that I have dreamed of being since I was in middle school and the high schoolers were coming over to coach us for the day. I have always looked up to the captains throughout my time in the program and I want to be that person for others. Even throughout this last season I looked to my captains for help when something was not going the way I wanted and I want to be able to help the other players the way that past captains have helped me. I feel like I am able to create strong connections with the younger athletes and if I became a captain it would help me strengthen those relationships and build new ones to become the role model I once looked up to.

#10 Rebecca Norelius, Senior OH

I would love to be a captain not only to be a leader, but to be a role model and someone that the younger ones look up to. I want to be a leader that the girls can learn from me and grow as a player and as an individual. Not only do I want to be a leader, but I also want to be a friend to the girls in the program. I want to be their encouragement and know that they have someone supporting them while playing the sport they love.

We’re excited for all this year has to bring and look forward to these captains having a big impact on our program!

GO WILDCATS!

-Coach Hannah