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What Does Student-Person-Player Mean to You?

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Sophia GustelyJUNIOR
Coconut Creek, Fla.


“Being part of the team, making sure everyone is part of the team, always making sure you lead by example.”

Erika ShellenbergerSENIOR
Indianapolis, Ind.


“It means being on your 'A' game in all aspects of life”

Sam LanningSOPHOMORE
Norcross, Ga.


“Being well-rounded; doing your part on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.”

Daniel TrilloJUNIOR
Miami, Fla.


“It means having a responsibility to my school, my community, and my team. Taking pride in working hard in each of those areas of my life.”

Carson ToneyJUNIOR
Gainesville, Fla.


"Being a Student, Person, Player means being your best at all times, no matter the circumstances or who is watching."

Marybeth McGuireSOPHOMORE
Lynn Haven, Fla.


"Being a Student, Person, Player means being well-rounded. Doing the best you can in every aspect of your life - academically, in the community and as an athlete."

Natalie AllenJUNIOR
Athens, Ga.


"Being a Student, Person, Player means excelling in all aspects of my life and setting up a future where I've gained experience in multiple different fields, which will help me be succesful my entire life."

Cristina VelasquezJUNIOR
Medellin, Colombia


"Being as involved as you can on your team, making sure you represent your team and athletic program well when you’re off the field, in the classroom, and in the community."

Alyssa ZackSOPHOMORE
Fogelsville, Pennsylvania


"Being a Student, Person, Player is about priorities. Being a good student, a good person, and finally a good athlete."

Danny SullySOPHOMORE | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Troy, Michigan


"It means you are committed to being the best version of yourself. Showing tremendous respect to others and having commitment to the team. A team full of this creates a family forever."

Melanie Canfield HS 2020SENIOR | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Tallahassee, Florida


"Holding yourself accountable academically, holding yourself accountable as a person, and holding yourself accountable in your sport."

WashingtonHSOPHOMORE | ASTROPHYSICS
St. Augustine, Florida


"Being a Student-Person-Player means someone who’s responsible on and off the field, who does what needs to be done, someone who’s respectful and who is gracious in both defeat and in victory."

jamieson simon 2020hsJUNIOR | ENGINEERING PHYSICS
St. Augustine, Florida

"To me, being a Student-Person-Player means representing your school well. Be a good person first and foremost, be a good student, and be a good representative of your school at sporting events."

saba amiri 2020 HSJUNIOR | METEOROLGY
Palm Coast, Florida

"Being a Student-Person-Player means ou excel on the field, in the classroom, and everywhere else in your life."

emily weaver 2020 HSJUNIOR | BUSINES ADMINISTRATION
Apopka, Florida

Being a Student-Person-Player means that there are things beyond volleyball and beyond sports. I get to use volleyball as a life lesson, while also immenselyenjoying my time here.

jc carrellhsJUNIOR | AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE
Pensacola, Florida

"Being a Student, Person, Player means being a well-rounded, hard working, and involved individual that knows how to be a part of something bigger than himself/herself."

VelascohsSOPHOMORE | AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Ponferrada, Spain

"Being a Student-Person-Player means becoming a better version of yourself in every aspect of your life. It means learning to overcome adversity and improve yourself everyday. This combination helps you to develop a set of skills that will be useful during every stage of your life. It is the path to achieve every single goal that you set you set your mind to years after college."

HrudaHSSOPHOMORE | CIVIL ENGINEERING
Tallahassee, Florida

"Being a Student-Person-Player means being complete - showing up to practice/class, getting stuff done, not being a jerk to people. I’m at Embry-Riddle for more than just athletics so I want to make the most of it while I’m here."

BeckwithHS_HS2020SENIOR | AEROSPACE & OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Orlando, Florida

"It means being an all-around good person, doing what you need to do in school, being a leader for the underclassmen, as well as being a good athlete on the track or field, leading by example because people are looking up to you."