Senior Spotlight – Emily Ramsay

Plans After Graduation

After graduation I plan to further my education and volleyball career at MSU Moorhead. I am planning on studying psychology.

Honors (Volleyball or Academic)

JVA Watchlist 2022, 2021, 2020
February 2022 Breakdown Sports USA
August 2021 AVCA Phenom Watch List
July 2021 Fighting Hawk Award

Finish this sentence. I will always remember: (can be life related or volleyball)

Meeting my dog we recently adopted for the first time and bringing him home.

What has volleyball taught you?

Volleyball has taught me a level of mental toughness and how to be a part of a team. It is taught me how to work with people and grow with people.

What are your goals for your Senior Year?

Some of my goals for senior year include making the most of my last year at the Panther program and making lifelong connections with my teammates.

Do you have a favorite meal or dessert?

My favorite meal is orange chicken fried rice and cream cheese puffs from Leeann Chin.

Favorite Candy

I don’t have a specific favorite candy but anything sour.

Favorite Bottle Drink

I love Coca-Cola!

3 Favorite Apps on your phone?

My three favorite apps on my phone are TikTok, BeReal and Netflix.

What or who makes you laugh?

Things that make me laugh the most are my friends and family and also my dogs.

Other activities or organizations you are involved with or enjoy?

I really enjoy letters of love (a club I am in) where we write to kids and hospitals to bring them a little bit of happiness. And something I enjoy outside of volleyball and school is baking.

What have your coaches taught you?

The most important lesson my coaches have taught me is giving 100% of whatever percentage you have. Every little thing matters and builds to who you are as a person and a player.

How would your family or close friends describe you?

My friends and family would describe me as energetic, silly and caring.

What are some things you feel you can’t live without?

Things I couldn’t live without are my faith, family, friends and sports.

Do you have any superstitions?

I do, I have to wear my left sock on my right foot and my right sock on my left foot.

Do you have any favorite sports teams or athletes?

I don’t have any specific athletes are teams but I enjoy watching tennis with my mom.

What is one thing you would put on your “bucket” list?

One thing on my bucket list is to travel the world it’s one of my favorite things to do.

Favorite Quote:

“ strive for progress not perfection “

Best memory from LVNVB?

Being in the locker room after the section finals and being able to enjoy such a great time with my team.

Advice for younger players?

Live in the moment and make the most of every second.

Message to my parents:

Mom and Dad,
I am so beyond thankful to have you guys in my life. You are my biggest supporters and fans and support me and everything I do. I would not be able to be where I am without you guys and I can’t put it into words how beyond blessed I am to have you. I love you guys!