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Questions With Ashley Ivy


5/5/2008
 
by Christine Phillips
 
20 Questions With AVP Star
 
Ashley, her mom, and older sister, Laura
 
•    Did you have a volleyball star that you looked up to when you were young?

Nobody famous, just the person I still look up to, my older sister Laura Ivy who played volleyball for Texas State.

•    Where did you attend HS? Where did you play club?

I attended Arlington Lamar High School in Arlington, TX (GO VIKES!!!). I played club for Mid Cities (now Texas Advantage VBC) for 4 years and North Dallas Juniors for 2 years.

•    Did you play beach growing up in Dallas? Was there a beach scene at the time?

Nope, never even attempted beach until after college.  There were a couple of bars that had sand courts in Dallas, but I did not discover those until after I was 21.

•    Any favorite HS or club memories?

That would definitely have to be playing with my sister, Laura, when I was a freshman and she was s senior.  We went from being rivals to best friends.  She protected me and supported me.  She could have been annoyed that she had to play with her bratty little sister, but instead she considered it an honor and helped me to become a better volleyball player and a better person.

 
 
•    Where did you attend college? Did you get a scholarship?

I attended Stanford University on a full volleyball scholarship.

 
•    What were some of your favorite drills for practice? Individual drills? Team practices?

My favorite type of drill is a wash drill, which is basically game like action with a different type of scoring system.  My favorite wash drill would have to be baseball; it applies baseball scoring system or runs and outs to volleyball.

 
•    You have your Bachelor’s & Master’s in Earth Systems/Marine Chemistry. What did you want to do with those degrees?

At first I wanted to "Save the World", but now I want to coach and teach at the high school level whenever I decide to grow up and end my career on the beach. But for now I am going to be a big kid playing in an oversize sandbox.

 
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•    You were a NCAA national champion in college. What are some of your memories from those experiences?

What I remember the most was being down 24-29 to Nebraska in game 1 of the semi-final. I went back to jump serve knowing that any error would mean game over.  Luckily for me my team was amazing, we came back to win 31-29 which set us in cruise control, we went on to sweep Nebraska 3-0 and do the same against Long Beach in the finals.

•    After college what were your options? Europe? AVP?

I had all the usual options after college from Europe, Puerto Rico, National Team, to the AVP, but I was driven in a different direction and was accepted to grad school at Stanford. So I retired from volleyball and continued my education only to pursue beach after grad school.

•    What are your thoughts on the evolution of the indoor game?

I think it is a completely different game, but the changes are good because it is allowing the game to develop with the more athletic people that play.  Rally score, first contact doubles, and the Libero have allowed the game to go to the next level to have longer and better rallies.

•    What are your thoughts on the growth of the Collegiate Beach Championships?

I think the growth is good, but I would like to see every college sending teams to compete.  It would be even better if beach volleyball was adapted as a NCAA sport.  The same athletes compete for indoor and outdoor track in college, so why not the same athletes for indoor and beach volleyball.

•    What year did you start your professional career?

2005 when I was in Austin, TX.

 
•    Why do you think you have accomplished so much as a player?

A lot has to do with the support I receive from friends and family the rest has to do with my individual drive to be successful at whatever I attempt.  If at first you don’t succeed try, try again.
 
•    What are some of your favorite memories from the 2007 AVP season? Over the years?

My favorite memory was finally breaking into the top 8, after 11 ninths it was a milestone to finish higher.  I can only hope that this is the start to many more great finishes on tour.

 
•    You also coach a couple teams at Southern CA Volleyball Club. How do you juggle your time between the tour and the teams?

 
Coaching is my passion, I don’t consider it a second job, so it seems to fit into my schedule without trying.  It also helps to have incredible assistant coaches and an understanding club director.
 
•    What is some advise that you were given in the past?

I don’t know about advice but I lived by the words, Conceive It, Believe It, Achieve It.
 
 
•    What advise would you give college volleyball players looking to get into the professional beach volleyball world?

Just know that is does not happen over night, is takes hard work and dedication.  Start playing as soon as possible because the more experience you have the further you will go.

•    What is some advice you can provide high school players looking to continue their volleyball career in college?

I suggest finding a college that fits your academic needs and social surrounding.  Volleyball will be a huge part of your life in college but remember to choose your college for other reasons other than sports.

•    What are some of your core values as an athlete, a coach, and a person?

One value that always seems to come up over and over again is Discipline.  In every aspect of your life you must be disciplined if you want to succeed.  That can be from studying your opponents, to pushing your self in the gym, to being on time, or to taking care of your body.  Everyone is faced with temptation; it is the ones that have good discipline that can continue to achieve and do great things.

•    Who are your current sponsors?
 
I currently do not have any sponsors so if you are interested in getting involved with the AVP, don't be afraid to look my way!
 
 
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