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.