Reinhart Brings Skills and Experience to Volleyball Team

Freshman Adrianna Reinhart has been involved in volleyball since she could walk. She was introduced to the sport by her father, an assistant volleyball coach at her hometown’s local high school. He would take her to practices, letting her watch the student athletes play. Having been exposed to the sport and falling in love with it from such a young age, is it any real surprise that Reinhart wanted to play at the collegiate level.

When asked what advice she would give to players less experienced in the sport than she was, she states: “The advice I would give to younger players who are looking to play volleyball in college is that attitude and effort are key factors that could decide if you are on a team or not. Coaches can always teach you technique and how to improve it, but they can't teach you effort.”

Off the court, she is a first-year nursing major from Caledonia, Minn. She is also the oldest of three siblings, including her brother who is currently a high school sophomore, and her sister who is in second grade. On the court, you may recognize her as number eight, a competitive defensive specialist and setter. She is looking to start her collegiate career right, which includes one major goal for her team, winning the national championship.

Reinhart explains, “One thing I would just like to add is that being a part of this team is one of the best things about college. I know I am not that far away from home, but the team is my second family and I am so glad that I am able to be a part of it.”

Volleyball is a team sport and based on the past successes of this V-Hawk squad, teamwork continues to be the primary foundation. Reinhart states how “teamwork for [their] team is what [they] are all about. It doesn't matter if you are on the court or not, regardless you are an important aspect of this team.”

She continues with mentioning how each of them as players and people couldn't be successful without one another. Their coaches constantly emphasize that it's not about the "me,” it’s about the "we." The team is not just a team; they are family, and freshman Reinhart solely believes that’s one of the reasons why they continue to be so successful. She appreciates always being able to trust one another and when one is struggling, or having a hard time, always being there to pick them up.

Aside from working hard on the court and within the walls of the classroom, our V-Hawks maintain high energy and fun with one another. Reinhart states this is something that she loves having in common with her teammates.

Superstitions are common in sports, and our V-Hawks have routines they do before each game. Reinhart states, “When the coaches come in the locker room to talk to us, we always sing Don't Stop Believin'. Also, certain people must be at the back of the line when we run out, and between the times on the court we do the same cheers!”