Tara Volen

I began playing volleyball in 7th grade when I was 13. Prior to playing volleyball, I was a gymnast for 10 years. I started playing just for fun, but immediately fell in love with the sport. I did many volleyball camps that summer and signed up for my first year of club. I have been playing ever since. This past fall, I played for Hopewell Valley’s varsity team. The thing I love most about volleyball is the many friendships it has allowed me to make. Volleyball has allowed me to not only grow as an athlete, but as a teammate as well. I strive to pick up my teammates when they’re down and cheer for them, whether I’m on or off the court. It has allowed me to take on leadership roles and I am more confident because of it.