LAUREN ESSENPREIS

Five words you can use to describe yourself on the court.

• Determined
• Focused
• Loud
• Confident
• Strategic

Five words you can use to describe yourself off the court.

• Smart
• Funny
• Hard-working
• Determined
• Focused

Describe how you work in a team with your partners.

Working in a team with a partner, I try to be very supportive and positive. I believe that it is very important to stay positive while on the court, especially when you’re down or make a bad play.  I also like to a build a relationship with my partner off the court.  I’ve noticed that a strong friendship off the court makes for far better communication on the court.  I’m always looking for ways to try and push my partner to make her the best she can be, and I’m always looking to try new plays and new strategies.

What are your interests outside of sports? Why do you like them?

Outside of sports my family and I love watersports in the summer. We like to wakeboard, ride seadoos, and hangout on the beach.  In the winter I like to snowboard.  I also have a passion for the piano, because I love music and how it has such an impact on your emotions and life.

Who are your role models and why?

My role models are my parents because they worked so hard to be where they are right now, and that motivates me to work super hard to achieve my goals. My other role model is Melissa Humana-Paredes.  I loved watching her in the world championships and then the Olympics most recently.  She’s a tough player, and I’d love to play just like her.

Involvement in other sports or extracurricular. Why is it important for you?

In grade school I played basketball, soccer, badminton, cross country and track. It’s important to me because I enjoy the competition from sports, and I like the challenge of learning new skills.  I also feel like it makes me a more well-rounded athlete.

Academic highlights and how you felt when you received them?

My goal for the longest time leading up to my grade 8 graduation, was to get the highest average in my class. When I received the Scholastic Proficiency Award, which goes to the highest average, I was so honoured and so proud because I saw how all of my hard work paid off.

What program would you like to attend in school?

TBD

How do you envision your school life in college/university?

I expect to balance competing in volleyball and maintaining a high grade point average.

• 2021 15U OVA Beach Championships – 5th place

General Amherst High School, Amherstburg, ON

Undecided about the program I would like to study, but my areas of interest are law and finance.

• Class of 2025
• 96% average
• Graduated grade 8 with the highest average in my graduating class – Scholastic Proficiency Award
• Math Award