Penelope Vertin
Freshman I Middle Blocker & Rightside hitter I Maple Grove, Minnesota

get to know Penelope... 

So far what is your favorite part about the University of northern Colorado?
  • Location! Love how it's near the mountains. 
IF YOU HAD TO PLAY ANOTHER SPORT IN COLLEGE, WHAT SPORT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
  • No question, dance!
When did you start playing volleyball?
  • January- 2021 
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
  • Lots of options but what i have in mind is playing volleyball across seas, model and be a physical therapist. 
​   ​WHO ARE YOUR ROLE MODELS IN LIFE AND WHY?
  • My dad is my role model because he always believes in me and pushes me to become the best version of myself! 
​   ​IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WHAT WOULD YOUR FIRST PURCHASE BE?
  • Tall girl pants! 
WHat is your hidden talent?
  • I can do the splits!
What is one thing you will never do again?
  • Basketball
What is the best concert you have been to?
  • Harry styles!!! Fall 2021!!!
WHAT is your favorite book or podcast?
  • Kobe Bryant's podcast.
​What advice would you give high school players beginning the recruiting process?
  • Take it one day at a time. Everything will workout and be very consistent with communication with coaches!
​ What are you majoring in? Why did you choose that degree?
  • Exercise Science and Human Anatomy. I love to study the human body structure and movement!
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