Name: Ashlea Smith

Nickname: Ash

Position: Middle Blocker

Fresh or Soph: Fresh

Number: 14

Height: 5’9

High School Graduated From: Moorpark High School

Honors from High School Volleyball (Varsity): Best Defensive 2010, Best Defensive and Co-MVP 2011

College Awards

Major: Kinesiology

What/who inspired you to play volleyball? Once when I went to drop off my older brothers at football practice, I saw all the volleyball girls walking into the gym at the high school. I decided I wanted to be like them.

Describe yourself – : I am a very competitive person and I love to laugh and have a good time.

What do you think your biggest contribution to the team is?  I think I contribute by working hard and sharing my passion for volleyball with my team.

Goals:

Why did you choose to play for Pierce College? One of the sophomores told me it was one of the best decisions they made to play for Pierce; I wanted to find out why.

Favorite saying or quote: 
“If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything.”