Meet Your Islanders: Volleyball's Micah Nolan
Micah Nolan, the libero for the Islander women's volleyball team, made her 2011-12 season a record breaking one. The sophomore etched her name in the record book by setting a new record for digs in a career, totaling 1093 to this point. Additionally, she holds the all-time single-season record with 590 digs this year. Nolan is also ranked seventh nationally in digs.
During the season, Nolan was named Southland Conference Defensive Player of The Week; the only Islanders player to receive the weekly award from the Southland this year.
Nolan is next up in the "Meet Your Islanders" features for GoIslanders.com, a unique way to get to truly know your Islander athletes. Media Relations Intern Amy Carrizales conducts the weekly in-depth feature on Islanders athletes that help them connect with their fans.
Amy Carrizales: Describe your team in one word.
Micah Nolan: Imaginative. We always find things to do and random things to laugh at, makes for great bus rides.
AC: What is your favorite thing about Coach Graystone?
MN: He really makes an effort to understand you personally such as your goals and what you want to do with your life. He creates a player coach relationship that extends off the court.
AC: Who on the team do you feel has the craziest personality?
MN: Brooke, she rarely ever gets embarrassed and speaks her mind. She's not afraid to be herself.
AC: What is one fact about you that most people don't know?
MN: I failed my hearing test in 5th grade.
AC: What is your greatest volleyball accomplishment so far?
MN: Being ranked 3rd nationally (earlier in the season) in digs.
AC: People would be surprised to know that you….
MN: have a higher vertical than most people would think.
AC: As the libero, do you feel the responsibility adds more pressure to your game?
MN: Sometimes, teammates definitely rely on you to make the play and always be consistent. I try to perform well under pressure and always play my best for my team.
AC: What were you for Halloween?
MN: Yeah Yeah from the Sandlot
AC: If you could have one of your dreams or goals come true, which would it be?
MN: Make it to playoffs this year and consequentially make history!! Also, being the top libero of the Southland Conference.
AC: What is the best thing about being an Islanders volleyball player?
MN: My team! We all get along great and they are truly some of my best friends.
AC: Do you have any game day routines?
MN: Hang out in the training room and pray during the lineup calls
Favorites:
Color: Yellow
Song: Let You Down by Casey Donahew
TV Show: House
Sports Team: Mine, of course!
