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Kelly Byrne

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Lido Beach, N.Y.
High School:
Kellenberg
Height:
5-8
Position:
RS/OH/DS

10/12/2012

Volleyball vs. Canisius 9/16/12

Volleyball vs. Canisius 9/16/12

GENERAL: Versatile talent who comes from a great program...Adds depth at a variety of positions in the front and back row...Proven winner who could see action early in her career.

BEFORE SIENA: Played six years at highly-regarded Kellenberg...Named All-Long Island by MSG Varsity (2011), All-Conference three times, and team MVP twice...Selected NSCHSGAA Player of the Year as a junior and senior.

PERSONAL/COMMUNITY: Daughter of John and Maureen Byrne...Active in community: Relay for Life volunteer (2008-11)...Wheels 2 Water volunteer (2008-12)...CCD (religious education instructor) (2010-11)...CYO volleyball volunteer (2010-12)...Volunteer recreational basketball league coach (2011)...Beach clean-up volunteer (2008-11)...C.U.R.B. bike-a-thon (2009-2011)...Polar Bear Swim Make-a-wish-foundation (2008-12)...Avon Breast Cancer Walk (2008-10)...S.A.I.N.T.S (Senior Retreat Staff) (2011-12)...C.R.O.S.S (Christians Reaching Out Spreading Spirituality) 2010-12...S.A.L.T (Service, Allegiance, Leadership, Teamwork) (2010-11)...Tutoring/Mentoring programs (2008-12).

COACH PIERRE SAYS: "Kelly is very athletic, and she can help us in a lot of ways. She was the go-to player for her high school team, and she has a real desire to win. She wants the ball when the game is on the line."

GETTING TO KNOW KELLY:

Nickname: KB

Major: Undeclared

What I like most about Siena College: The atmosphere, and the campus feels like home

Where do you see yourself in another five years? I would like to be in graduate school studying to be a physician assistant

Other sports I like to follow at Siena include: Lacrosse

What I like most about Siena volleyball: On my visit I felt very welcomed and connected with the girls on the team

What I like most about Coach Pierre: He sees our determination and drive in our eyes and will push us to do our best

My superstitions are: I always have to have the car radio volume on an even number

If I didn't play volleyball, I would: Play soccer

My most embarrassing sport moment: I was following the volleyball to the end line and I was calling the ball out. The ball was out but it landed on my head so the other team got the point. I could not do anything but laugh.

My most overused phrase in text messages is: LOL

One thing people would be surprised to know about me: I had an extra tooth

My hidden talent is: I was a competitive Irish Step dancer

If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: Laguna Beach,I love California

What is that one thing, you can't do without? My Iphone

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Australia to go surfing

The best player I ever played against was: Melissa Rigo

My hobbies are: Surfing, lifeguarding, going to the beach, hanging out with my friends, boating, beach volleyball

My biggest fear is: Getting stranded on an island

If I were a crayon, I would be this color:Red

My Favorite...

Professional athlete: Misty May

Pro sports team: New York Giants

Food: Filet mignon

Flavor of ice cream: Chocolate

Pizza Topping: Cheese

Color: Yellow

Season: Summer

Holiday: Christmas

Day of the Week: Friday

Animal: Dolphin

TV show: Pretty Little Liars

Flower: Sunflower


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