Aug. 21, 2012

Name: Shelby Dickson

Year: Junior

Position: Outside Hitter

Major: Biology

Hometown: College Station, Texas

Why did you choose UT Arlington? The coaches and the girls are so great. I really felt at home when I came on my visit and fell in love with campus.

What are you looking forward to most this season? I can't wait for our team to start working on becoming a unit and surprising the WAC conference with the talent we have.

What is your favorite volleyball moment of your career up to this point? Winning the NJCAA National Championship

What do you do to get ready for a match? I hang with the girls in the locker room. We love to play our music and dance around. It helps to keep me loose. I also like to try to remember to say a prayer before we walk out onto the court.

What is your favorite pre-game meal? Usually I eat whatever the team decides they want before the match.

What do you enjoy doing outside of volleyball? Outside of volleyball I love to play even more volleyball, but only this time in the sand. I really enjoy pretty much what any average person enjoys: spending time with family and friends, music, the lake, movies, food, swimming, shopping, etc.

How have you spent your summer? This summer I spent the first month and a half just enjoying time with my family and all throughout continued to work out and stay ready for season.

What is something unique about yourself that you can tell Maverick fans? I am a leap year baby which means I am technically only five years old.

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