Peterson earns athletic honor
Staff Writer
Utah Statesman: How long have you been playing volleyball?
Kelsi Peterson: Since I was 7. My sister played. I was just the little runt that ran
around tried to pick up the game.
US: What’s your favorite thing about volleyball?
KP: I love competition in any sport. If you think about it, you have to keep
a ball off the ground – and with people hitting it as hard as they do, it’s
nearly impossible sometimes.
US: What’s your favorite sports besides volleyball?
KP: My husband and I like to play tennis a lot.
US: When did you get married?
KP: This summer.
US: Who has been your biggest influence?
KP: Probably my mom. She’s always had a never-give-up attitude. She’s very
strong.
US: Why did you choose Utah State?
KP: The culture, the environment. My sister and brother both graduated here,
as well as my mom and my grandpa.
US: Did you have offers elsewhere?
KP: I was a walk-on here. I didn’t think I was going to play. I thought I
was done.
US: How will the team do this year?
KP: A lot better than last year, that’s for sure. I’m so excited to have so
many people who can play so many positions. We have a lot of versatile
players this year.
US: Have you ever been injured playing volleyball?
KP: Just the usual aches and pains.
US: How does it feel to be player of the week?
KP: I was kind of excited. Liberos don’t get a lot of recognition.
-benwalker@cc.usu.edu