2012 NAU Volleyball Media Guide

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#15 ERIN TRUETT 6-2 - Sophomore - Setter - Goodyear, Ariz. - Millennium HS/Kansas State/South Mountain CC GET TO KNOW ERIN...

What I like about Coach Choate: His no cussing policy.

Nickname: ET

One thing people don’t know about me: I am a brown belt in Taekwondo.

Pet Peeves: Back seat drivers.

My favorite season: Fall because of the change in colors.

Favorites: Color: Purple

Three words that best describe me: Positive, cheerful, and friendly.

Favorite Quote: “Be loyal to your team - remember the banana; when it leaves the bunch, it gets skinned.”

I would love to switch places for a day with: Sandra Bullock

Why I Chose Northern Arizona: It has an excellent physical therapy program and is close to home.

Two things I want to do in my lifetime: Go scuba diving and go on an African safari.

My dream job: Owner of my own bakery.

The most famous person I’ve met: Mike Love, lead singer of the Beach Boys.

The most influential person in my life: My Grandma Jackie because she was the kindest person I have ever met.

Something I wish I was better at: Playing the piano.

Favorite Pastime: Watching movies.

Academic Notes: Majoring in exercise science...Aspires for a career in physical therapy...3.80 high school GPA and honor roll member. South Mountain Community College (2011): Named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region selection and earned Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) All-Conference Division-II second team honors...Averaged 8.43 assists, 1.17

Kansas State (2010): Injured, did not play.

injuries...Totaled 250 assists, 99 digs, and 1.3 kills per set to lead Millennium to a 21-10 record during junior season...Also played three years for Spiral volleyball club.

High School: Four year letter winner in volleyball at Millennium High School...Ranked among the top-100 prep volleyball players in the nation by prepvolleyball.com...First team All-Region selection 2008-2009...Missed senior season due to

Personal: Erin Leigh Truett was born Sept. 5, 1991 in Merced, Calif...Daughter of Russ and Terry Truett...Only child...Mother, Terry, played volleyball at the Air Force Academy...Uncle Jay Curtright played football at Illinois.

digs, and 0.66 blocks per set...Also added 38 kills and 26 aces in 87 sets played.

#1 PAYTON BOCK 6-3 - Freshman - Middle Blocker - Chandler, Ariz. - Hamilton High School GET TO KNOW PAYTON... Nickname: Peebs, PBock Pet Peeves: Nothing really bothers me Favorites: TV Show: Criminal Minds; Food: Filet Mignon; Movie: Crazy Stupid Love; Color: Lime Green. Favorite Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

What I like about Coach Choate: He is goofy, just like me. We get along really well. One thing people don’t know about me: I am terrified of the dark. My favorite season: Summer because I love going to the beach and tanning. Three words that best describe me: Outgoing, caring, athletic.

Why I Chose Northern Arizona: The coach, girls and campus are great, my parents can come watch my games and if they can’t the games are on TV.

Two things I want to do in my lifetime: Adopt a child and make a difference

My dream job: Either a nurse or a vet.

I would love to switch places for a day with: Taylor Swift

The most influential people in my life: My mom,my dad, and Jesus Christ. They are always here for me in my time of need and my parents are my biggest fans.

The most famous person I‘ve met is: Bear in the Big Blue House

Academic Notes: Major is undecided. High School: Three-year letter winner and starter, one-year team captain in volleyball at Hamilton HS...Team went 101-27 during her high school career...Amassed 30 solo blocks and 60 total blocks as a senior to go with 2.6 kills per set and a .341 hitting percentage... Team went 33-9 during senior season and finished the year ranked third in the state of Arizona, according to

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Favorite Pastime: Hanging out with my friends.

Something I wish I was better at: Time management skills.

Max Preps...Named one of five players on ESPN's Gatorade Player of the Year listings for the state of Arizona as a senior....Received All-Tournament honors at the Nike Tournament of Champions...All-region second team selection and state runner up in 2010...Also played two years for Club Red volleyball team, winning a bronze medal at the junior Olympics. Personal: Payton Richelle Bock was born Nov. 12,

1993 in Tempe, Ariz....Daughter of Rick and DeLynne Bock...One younger sister, Carley...Hobbies include painting and interior design...Aspires to be either a nurse or a vet.


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