Jessica Navarrete
- Grade: 12
- Sport: Volleyball
- Position: Right Side
- Age Started Playing: 7
How would other people describe you? Why?
They would describe me as kind, sweet, honest, and funny because I’m a genuine person and I like to boost people’s self esteem.
How and why did you start playing?
I started playing because my dad liked volleyball. I never knew how to play but in seventh grade my dad told me he used to play back then and told me to try it out.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
Eating, listening to music on my airpods, and getting hyped up with my friends.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
I’d say I’m a decent player, I’m good at what I do and then when one of my teammates mess up, I hype them up to get them out of their head.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
We do warm-ups and after warm-ups, we tend to line dancing to hype each other up.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the court.
The Bryan tournament because the whole team created a bond and connection, and it brought us all close together.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I’m not a runner, when we’re working out I push myself the best I can because I don’t want to fail and be one of the slow ones. I tend to push myself with the fastest one to achieve the same pace.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
My mom because she’s there for me every game, she’ll take me to practice and bring me to school if I’m late.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
Don’t be a jealous teammate, create a bond with your whole team, so it’s fun, don’t let it be competitive and don’t let it ruin your mindset.
What’s on your bucket list? Why?
Graduate, go to school for nursing, get good money and be able to travel. I’d like to graduate because my dad was never able to graduate, I’d like to go to nursing school to prove to others I’m able to do it.
Favorites
- Team Tradition: Line dancing and singing songs
- Post Game Meal: Chick-Fil-A
- Exercise: Side Lunges
- Drills: Queens of the court
- Song: “The Motto” by Drake
- Movie or TV Show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
- Coach: Volleyball head coach Samantha Lang
