Q&A with Jenni Jerome | Alfred State

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Sophomore pre-season NJCAA All-American volleyball player Jenni Jerome (Syracuse/Westhill) is busy preparing for the 2008 season. She took time to give her prespective on the preseason camp and the upcoming season.

Wed, 08/20/2008 - 10:12

Sophomore pre-season NJCAA All-American volleyball player Jenni Jerome (Syracuse/Westhill) is busy preparing for the 2008 season. She took time to give her prespective on the preseason camp and the upcoming season.

What are your personal and team expectations for the upcoming season?

I expect to come out on top this year. After graduating 4 out of 6 of the starters, it will be hard to live up to the success that we had last year. Our team is becoming closer every session, and I think if we put the work in, we will be right where we want to be.

Describe Preseason Camp?

Right now we have triples everyday. Preseason prepares you physically and mentally for the actual season. It is all about getting used to the campus life, and spending time with the girls. We do everything together.

What is your most memorable athletic accomplishment?

Last year, winning the Regional Finals, and finding out we would be traveling to Minnesota to play at the National Championship tournament.

Who has been your biggest influence?

My parents have influenced me a lot. My father was a college and pro athlete so he knows what to say and how to handle my frustrations and problems when it comes to sports. My mother is a first grade teacher, she just always knows the right things to say and do to make the most out of a bad situation.

What is on your iPod?

My iPod is mostly rap, but there's a little Dave Matthews, Ani DiFranco and Trevor Hall in there.

If you could have superpowers, what would they be?

I would love to be able to fly, it would make a world of difference on the volleyball court.

Name 3 people, past or present, that you would like to meet.

Marilyn Monroe, Misty May, and Kobe Bryant.

Name 3 things you would like to do before you graduate.

I would like to improve myself as an athlete, the team to make it to the National Championship again and make a name for Alfred State College in the volleyball world, and graduate from this school knowing what I want to do for the rest of my life.