Featured Athlete: Jenna Wenaas

Sport: Volleyball | Grade: 10

Provided by Jenna Wenaas

Senior Jenna Wenaas has been on the varsity team since freshman year.

Years Played: 7

Wingspan: What are you goals as a team for this season?

Wenaas: “Probably just to do as well a we can and place really well in districts to be able to go to playoffs. Just to have fun too.”

Wingspan: What does your training look like?

Wenaas: “Right now we just practice for two hours in the morning before school and we do weight room twice a week.”

Wingspan: Do you have any expectations that you want to meet this year?

Wenaas: “I definitely expect us to beat Wakeland. It’s been a while so I know we are all excited for that game.”

Wingspan: Have you been practicing volleyball over the summer?

Wenaas: “Yes, there was club volleyball in the beginning of summer, and school volleyball started August first, so we have already done a lot of training.”

Wingspan:  How has club season prepared you for school season?

Wenaas: “We mainly just got back into shape and did a lot of exercising to get ready for districts.”

Wingspan: What are some things you learned from season?

Wenaas: “Last season I really just learned what Redhawk volleyball is all about and the type of things Coach Womble expects.”

Wingspan: What is the most challenging part about volleyball?

Wenaas: “Definitely getting up earlier than most people, and then balancing that with homework and school.”

Wingspan: What is you favorite part about volleyball?

Wenaas: “The bus rides to and from games. The bus is really fun, and also just being able to play with my friends.”