Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Siblings: Teagan and Douglas

Position or events: Middle

Instagram: @chloe.parker5

Career Highlight: Going to State my senior year.

At what age did you start playing volleyball?
Thirteen.

Who introduced you to the sport?
My parents said I should try volleyball.

Has this always been your favorite sport?
No, I played soccer from kindergarten to eighth grade so that used to be my favorite.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?
My senior year has been harder to balance because I have more challenging classes and my sports season is longer. I still have found ways to balance my life by trying to get all my work done in school.

What is your favorite part about volleyball?
My favorite part about volleyball is the team aspect. I have met so many of my friends from volleyball and being able to practice with them everyday is super fun.

What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long?
I’ve stuck with volleyball because it brings me joy to play. I am always looking forward to getting in the gym and also being able to see my friends.

Is there a professional athlete you look up to? If so, who?
I look up to Andi Jackson from Nebraska. While she may not be a professional, she is one of the best middles in college volleyball.

What would you say is your biggest asset on the field/court?
I would say my ability to stay positive and also my hitting is probably my strongest skill.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?
Winning sectional finals and playing at State is my memorable experience.

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth?
It seems pretty crazy to think that I am graduating soon. I have grown so much confidence in my play and just in myself as a person.

Do you have any pre-match rituals/routines/superstitions?
I always listen to music in my car for a bit until I go into the school. We also always do our chants in the locker room before we go out to the court.

Do you take any extra steps to prepare for a big match/game/meet, outside of regular?
No, I do the same things as I do before any game.

What has been your favorite experience with being a senior this year?
I feel like I was a lot closer to my team this year and we made a lot of fun memories.

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to?
I would like to shout out my highschool coach Jeremy Weis. He has believed I could do big things since the day he started coaching here and he is a big part of how my confidence has grown.

Any hobbies outside of sports?
I like to walk go on walks my family

Favorite movie?
Hocus Pocus.

Sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade or water?
Yellow Gatorade.

Future Plans? (college, major, career, etc.)
I am going to Bradley University to play volleyball and I am thinking about majoring in something with business.