Position
Outside Hitter
Siblings Names and Ages
Kaia Harvey, age 19
Parent’s Names
Jill Niesen and Jesse Harvey
Plans After Graduation
Attend and play volleyball at the US Military Academy at West Point in fall of 2025. I plan on majoring in kinesiology to one day become a physical/occupational therapist or a sports physician.
Finish this sentence. I will always remember: (can be life related or volleyball)
What it took for me to get to where I am today. The sacrifices, the difficult people/things, and the tough choices I had to make. They all built character and taught me a lot.
What has volleyball taught you?
Volleyball has taught me control and discipline, but most importantly how to be a good teammate and leader on and off the court.
What are your goals for your Senior Year?
My senior year I want to have a lot of fun. I want to hang out with my friends as much as possible, go to a bunch of school events and sports games, and overall just enjoy what time I have left here before college and the Army.
Do you have a favorite meal or dessert?
My favorite dessert is a red velvet bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes
Favorite Candy
Nerd clusters
Favorite Bottle Drink
Cherry Vanilla Coke
3 Favorite Apps on your phone?
Snapchat, instagram, Netflix
What or who makes you laugh?
Sarcasm/sarcastic people and my best friend Aubrey
Other activities or organizations you are involved with or enjoy?
I also play beach volleyball for TMP beach. I love to play pickleball. I love doing puzzles, like jigsaws, word search, crosswords, or sodoku.
What have your coaches taught you?
How to love the game and have passion for what I’m doing.
How would your family or close friends describe you?
Upbeat, funny, and outgoing
What are some things you feel you can’t live without?
My family, especially my mom and dad. My dog Mo. Mascara, showers/indoor plumbing, hoodies, and aquaphor.
Do you have any superstitions?
I eat the same breakfast every game day if we win and if we lose then I have something different and keep having that until/if we lose again.
Do you have any favorite sports teams or athletes?
My favorite athlete is Ilona Maher and my favorite sports team is Army football
What is one thing you would put on your “bucket” list?
Swim with sharks
Favorite Quote:
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”
Romans 8:18
Best memory from LVNVB?
Team ice baths after practice when we all hang out in the training room
Advice for younger players?
Get in the weight room as early as possible and do your best to stick with it, it helps so much. And try to always find the positives through the ups and downs.
Message to my parents:
Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me. None of this would have been possible without your support and guidance. I’m so happy I’m making you proud by moving on and playing at West Point and more importantly serving our country. Thank you for believing in me and helping me make my dreams come true. I love you!!
Chocolate or Vanilla
Vanilla
Crushed ice or cubed ice?
Cubed
Pen or Pencil?
Pencil
Spicy or mild?
Mild
Fiction or Non Fiction?
Fiction
Truth or Dare?
Dare
Board games or video games?
Board games
Bacon or Sausage?
Sausage
Bagels or waffles?
Bagels
Pool or Ocean?
Ocean
Snap Chat or Tik Tok?
Snap Chat
