This summer, we'll be taking the time to highlight each of our 15 volleyball student-athletes. Get to know your Rocket volleyball squad and come out to Savage Arena this season, which kicks off with a home exhibition match against Indianapolis on Aug. 24.

Ryann Jaqua | Freshman | Outside Hitter | Kalamazoo, Mich.
 
When did you first start playing volleyball?
I started playing volleyball in sixth grade. My mom coaches so I basically grew up in a gym.

What's your earliest volleyball memory?
I played on the same team as my sister in high school and we used to always fight about who was the better passer.

What is your favorite thing about being a volleyball player?
I love the team aspect of it. I have met some of my best friends while playing volleyball.

Why did you decide to come to the University of Toledo to play volleyball?
I loved the team and the coaches. The campus is super pretty and it was the perfect distance away from home.

Who is your role model?
My mom is my role model. She has coached me all throughout high school and I wouldn't be the person or player I am today without her.
 
What is your major and why did you choose it?
I chose to study business. My dad owns his own company and I hope to someday work for him.

Do you have a nickname?
When I was younger my family and friends used to call me Ry Guy.

What celebrity would you choose to play yourself in a movie?
Jennifer Aniston.

What is your dream vacation spot?
The Bahamas.

What is your favorite:
Movie: Remember the Titans
TV Show: New Girl
Holiday: Christmas, or New Year's Eve
Comfort Food: Mashed Potatoes