Amanda Cunningham '21 Recruiting Profile

I want to take my volleyball career to the next level in college while focusing on my studies and academics also.  I love to compete and I am not scared to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new.  I started playing volleyball when I was 9 for my school and I instantly fell in love.  From there I went on to play seven years of travel volleyball at Alliance Volleyball Club in Nashville, TN, before switching to beach volleyball in 2018. I have been playing beach  since I was 14, but I began to take it more seriously when I reached my Sophomore year. I am currently an athlete at Optimum Beach TN and have been working hard these past few years to improve my game in the sand in order to reach my highest potential. Outside of volleyball I am a frequent volunteer at my church and also serve at a non-profit called Nashville Dolphins that teaches water safety to children with down syndrome. I believe that with my previous IQ and knowledge from indoor combined with my hard work and effort brought through my beach game, I would be a great fit for a collegiate athlete.