Get to know UTSA volleyball student-athlete Caroline Krueger in this Q&A.
Q: Why did you choose UTSA?
Caroline Krueger: "UTSA offered high-level Division I volleyball, strong academics and a culture that feels like family. When I visited San Antonio, I instantly felt a connection to the community."
Q: What do you like most about being a student-athlete at UTSA?
Caroline Krueger: "The relationships. My teammates push me every day, and the coaches, trainers and academic staff all have my back. The friends I have made on and off the court throughout the last three years have made San Antonio feel like a home away from home."
Q: How did you first get involved in playing volleyball?
Caroline Krueger: "I was usually the tallest kid in the room, so sports naturally took over my childhood. Before volleyball, I was involved in basketball, dance and track. When I joined a club volleyball team at 12, I knew I had found my favorite sport."
Q: What are you majoring in and what do you hope to do following your athletic career?
Caroline Krueger: "I am majoring in kinesiology. After graduation, I plan to go to graduate school for occupational therapy. I want to do occupational therapy because I love helping people and finding unconventional solutions. Once I complete that, I hope to stay connected to the sport I love by coaching volleyball part-time while practicing as an OT."
Q: What is an interesting fact about you that most people might not know?
Caroline Krueger: "At 14, I tore my ACL and meniscus - an injury few people know about because it came so early in my volleyball career. Right after the diagnosis, I had no idea what the recovery would entail or whether playing college volleyball was still realistic. Months of rehab kept me off the court, but that time away showed me how much I genuinely love the game and fueled my determination to return. Thanks to my skilled surgeon, a dedicated rehab team and unwavering support from my parents, I made it back stronger and ready to play again."
Q: Who has been the most influential person in your life?
Caroline Krueger: "My mom is the most influential person in my life. We are extremely close and talk at least once a day on the phone because I moved so far away from home. My mom is one of the strongest people I have ever met. She inspires me to do whatever I set my mind to, gives the best advice and I go to her when I need help with anything."
Q: Who is your sports hero?
Caroline Krueger: "Michael Jordan is my sports hero. Growing up near Chicago, I have always been a Bulls fan. After watching The Last Dance documentary, I saw his incredible work-ethic, competitiveness and clutch big moments. His constant push for excellence, both as a player and a leader, inspires me."
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