Kenzie Foley: Volleyball star starts new adventure in Germany!

Kenzie Foley: Volleyball star starts new adventure in Germany!

Suhl, Deutschland - Kenzie Foley, a talented volleyball player, is about to immerse yourself in the professional volleyball scene in Germany. The former player of St. Cloud State University has secured a place in the German league with a one -year contract at VfB Suhl Lotto Thuringia. Foley, who started her sporty career with degrees in finance and data analysis, not only overcomes the challenge of switching from the hall to beach volleyball, but also ties in with her impressive career.

After an eventful time at St. Cloud State, where she was honored as 2023 Avca Dii National Player of the Year, Foley moved to Central Arkansas to play beach volleyball. The transition from the hall to sand volleyball was not without difficulty. In particular, adapting to the game on the sandy area was a real challenge, but Foley was able to significantly improve her block skills and her understanding of volleyball. These newly gained skills could help her prevail in the European volleyball scene, where she will start with the team in Preseason training from August. Her decision to choose VfB Suhl Lotto Thuringia came about not least through the recommendation of Eleanor Holthaus, a former player of the club. It attached great importance to the development of her skills and success instead of opting for higher financial incentives.

an exciting new beginning

foley, who originally comes from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, will move to Germany in July to start her career as a professional volleyball player. "I am looking forward to the new challenge, even though I am nervous at the same time," she said, while her last work at McArthur Sheet Metal in South Sioux City, Nebraska, run before the upcoming departure. The seasonal business in the German league will continue until next spring, and Foley plans to continue their professional commitment beyond this period.

In addition to foley, the Beach Bears program at Central Arkansas University, led by coach Avery Thibodeaux, will experience significant changes. Two transfers and five new additions from fresh talents are expected for the coming season. In addition to Foley, Callie Mullins from Oklahoma, another promising player with experience in indoor volleyball, also comes to the team. Thibodeaux praises the competitiveness and leadership skills of both players who are supposed to offer the team valuable support.

volleyball as a career path

The development of a career in volleyball is an exciting perspective for many players. According to an examination, 63% of college players want to pass on their knowledge as a trainer after the active career. The change from the player to the coach not only offers new management and teaching opportunities, but can also significantly influence the subsequent professional career. Many take the chance to start in coaching while they develop professionally in their study field. In the coming years we may experience an increasing demand for professional volleyball coaches, especially among the young players who, like Foley and their new colleagues, would like to benefit from the role models in these positions.

The next few months will promise exciting times for Kenzie Foley and the beach volleyball program in Central Arkansas. We can be excited to see which new way she will take in European volleyball and how she can continue to develop her skills.

More about Kenzie Foley's new contract and the changes in the Central Arkansas volleyball program can be found in the articles on St. Cloud Live and uca sports . Also learn about the trends and career paths in volleyball, which are presented in a comprehensive guide, which you can do on Inside Hitter find.