rachel hickman
sophomore I right side I lawrence, kansas

get to know Rachel

WHAT'S THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING ON THE UNC VOLLEYBALL TEAM?
  • The best part about being on the unc volleyball team is feeling like i am part of a family. I get to work with that family every day to reach mutual goals that we have set. 
WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE UNC OVER OTHER SCHOOLS THAT WERE RECRUITING YOU?
  • I loved the coaches and my future teammates. They showed that they care about you as a person on and off the court. 
IF YOU WERE TO PLAY ANOTHER POSITION OTHER THAN MIDDLE, WHAT YOU WOULD PLAY?
  • I would be libero because they are so important and are always involved in the play. 
WHAT are you majoring in?
  • General business because there are many different areas of business i can choose from and lots of good job opportunities. 
When did you begin playing volleyball?
  • 6th grade. 
Who is your role model?
  • my  older sister is a huge role model for me because she is determined and hard-working. She taught me what it really meant to work hard to make dreams become a reality. I look up to her because she also plays di volleyball and she has taught me so much about what it takes to be a successful di athlete. 
WHAT is your favorite book?
  • Pride and Prejudice. 
WHAT did you want to be when you grew up?
  • I wanted to be a VETERINARIAN when i was younger. 
IF YOU could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would you pick?
  • Breakfast food all the way!
WHAT is your hidden talent?
  • Writing poems and stories. 
WHEN you have free time from class, practice, and studying, where is the first place you go?
  • up in the mountains to hike or to the animal shelter :)