New Richmond senior MB/OH Ella Heiden has shined this season. She has recorded 133 kills, which ranks fourth in the SBAAC American Division. Heiden has been a key piece to a New Richmond team that is currently undefeated in league play. She is your Clermont Sun Athlete of the Week!
Q: Favorite professional or collegiate volleyball player?
A: Avery Skinner
Q: What has been the key to your success this season?
A: The key to the success over the season has definitely been my teammates and coaches. We all enjoy playing with each other and are all willing to push each other to be the best we can be. My coach is also always willing to have me and my teammates stay late in order to get extra reps which is amazing.
Q: What will you miss about New Richmond volleyball after you graduate?
A: After I graduate the thing I will miss most is definitely the girls in the program and the community around volleyball. All the girls are so nice and we always have a fun time together. The community around the sport is so supportive and constantly cheering us on which helps to motivate us every day.
Q: What are your goals for the rest of the season?
A: One main goal for the rest of the season is to finish undefeated in the league. A personal goal is to just do something better each game. Volleyball is a game of mistakes so being able to eliminate as many individual mistakes as possible is the goal.