Boston College Athletics
What Could Kristin Kenney Love More Than Volleyball?
October 15, 2003 | Volleyball
Oct. 15, 2003
Sports Information sat down with Kristin Kenney of the volleyball team to see just what makes volleyball such an intriguing sport on the East Coast after being a long standing pastime on the West Coast.
Q: When making your final decision to attend Boston College, what was the main reason for your choice?
"I loved the atmosphere of BC, and it was very highly regarded academically."
Q: What do you hope to get out of your experience at Boston College?
"I hope to get a great education and meet a lot of new people."
Q: What makes volleyball such an appealing game to play?
"It is such a fast paced game and the momentum could change in a second. It is so fun to play as well as watch."
Q: What is your greatest moment in athletics? Why?
"Winning the gold medal at nationals in 2001."
Q: Who is the toughest (high school or college) player you have faced? Why?
"Jen Abernathy because she is an awesome all-around player, and she is an amazing outside hitter."
Q: What is the best about Boston College?
"The volleyball team, of course!"
Q: Where is your favorite place to go in Boston?
"I love downtown Boston. There is nothing like it on the west coast."
Q: What is the best advice you have ever received?
"To never ever give up because you just never know, anything could happen."
Q: If you could talk to three people, who would they be?
"Dave Matthews, Stacy Sykora and Gabrielle Reece."
Q: What is something that people don't know about you?
"That I love volleyball more than just about anything!"
Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years from now?
"I see myself having traveled around the world, and hopefully being a nurse or a teacher."
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
"The Oakland A's!"
Q: What is your favorite website?
"The BC volleyball site!"
