For the fifth year, Virginia Lottery presents "Inside the Nest" - which features student-athletes from UMW Athletics. Our first feature for 2022-23 is of all-region senior volleyball standout Krista Rodgers, who is co-president of the UMW Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
Name: Krista Rodgers
Sport: Volleyball
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Sports Management
Favorite Class: Intro to coaching
Favorite Professor: Dr. Burrow
Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:
My favorite part of being a UMW student athlete is the fact that it's the perfect mix of playing for competitive program as well as getting a great education at UMW!
Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:
Is to walk downtown with my friends
Fun fact about me:
I volunteer at a dog shelter nearby!
Favorite UMW memory:
Going to the late night breakfast at the UC during finals week!
What has playing at UMW meant to you:
Playing at UMW has meant so much to me. It has given me the opportunity to play the sport I love with my best friends.
Post-graduate plans:
Not sure my post grad plans yet but possibly going to get my MBA somewhere!
I would like to thank:
Our athletic trainer Ashley for being such a good support system on and off the court!
What is your favorite memory of competing as a student-athlete at UMW?
Honestly every gameday is blast/getting hyped up with the team after every point is the best.