Coach Droesch:"Natalia has gotten faster, stronger, and has improved her overall knowledge of the game. She is making smart decisions on offense and becoming an efficient defensive force at the net."
2017: Appeared in 22 matches with 30 kills and a .067 attack percentage...had 11 service aces and a .922 serving percentage while having 17 blocks...in LEC play, appeared in 6 matches with 5 kills and 2 service aces with a .857 serving percentage while having 1 block...in 12 home games, appeared in 10 matches with 16 kills,6 blocks, 8 service aces and a .978 attack percentage...had a season high attack percentage of .500 (6-1-10), 6 kills and 7.5 points against UMaine-Presque Isle on Sept. 23rd...had a season high of 4 digs and 3 blocks against Western New England on Sept. 30th...had a season high of 5 aces against Dean College on Sept. 2nd...
2016: First year as part of the program...appeared in 11 matches
High School: Played volleyball and ran track... middle hitter whose volleyball career included first-team All-Area and first-team all-conference and a career record for blocks... senior captain in volleyball... academically, high honors as a senior...
Other: Has played for Connecticut Velocity 16 and 18 Open divisions... member of AAU New England champions and national qualifier in 2015...
PERSONAL: Born Natalia J. Rickey October 28, 1998... Parents: Kerri and Paul…Major: Criminology, Sociology... Career Plans:Probation...Siblings: Payton, Mackenzie... Residence: Moosup, CT…
NATALIA... REVEALED
If you did not have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? Watch Netflix
What job would you be terrible at? Being a teacher
What song have you completely memorized? Gold Digger – Kanye West
What could you give a 30 minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? How to waste a whole day being in bed
What would you rate a 10/10? Pizza
What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Scrunchies
What dumb accomplishment are you most proud of? My longest Netflix binge
What stereotype do you completely live up to? Tall and clumsy
What is one of your favorite smells? Candles
What is something your friends would consider “so you”? Being handed aux
What irrational fear do you have? Fear of doctors
What was the most memorable gift you received? My first car on my 16th birthday
What stat for your life would you most like to see? How many hours I’ve spent on my phone
Which one of your scars has the best story behind it? The scar on my lip
What childish thing do you still enjoy? Chocolate Milk
What is your pet peeve? Slow walkers/drivers
