Women’s volleyball remains undefeated in their conference.
Could this record be assisted by the help of a sisterly bond?
Kelly and Amy Gaurino both play for the women’s volleyball team. Kelly is a sophomore aspiring to major in business administration. Her older sister, Amy is a senior majoring in early childhood education and special education.
“Amy and I have been playing volleyball together since we were very young,” Kelly said. “Our parents are extremely involved with the sport and introduced us to it at a young age.”
“Kelly and I played on the same high school team for two years and even played on the same travel volleyball team together,” Amy said.
Although Kelly and Amy decided to split ways initially for college, they wound up playing together again. Amy is a transfer from Eastern University this year.
“It was pretty difficult making the decision to transfer in my senior year,” Amy said. “But I had to do what was best for me.”
Her relationship with Kelly and her family is important to her and she said they were very supportive of her decision.
“Kelly and I are pretty close and I know she was having a great experience here so that also helped me to feel comfortable in choosing Cabrini.”
Kelly and Amy grew up with volleyball in their lives. Their mother played when she was younger and their father picked it up from her.
Both of their parents have coaching experience with the sport. Even their oldest sister plays volleyball.
“You could probably say volleyball runs in our blood,” Amy said.
Although these girls grew up playing the sport together, they both say no matter what, when they get on the court they are more teammates than they are sisters.
“Being sisters just adds to our connection on the court because we know how each other plays,” Kelly said.
“Like Kelly said, we may have the occasional ‘sisterly moment’ at times,” Amy said.
Getting to know each other as a player helps these two while they take on opponents. They understand the others strength on the court and know how to use that to their advantage.
“Amy has become a key player on our team,” Kelly said. “Whether it’s her hitting, defense, or setting, our team can count on Amy.”
Having two daughters playing for the same collegiate team would be a dream for many families.
“Our family loves that Kelly and I are on the same team together once again,” Kelly said.
Although there is subtle buzz about the two, they never let being sisters effect how they play.
“I think Kelly and I have such a strong connection on that court that I don’t really think there are many disadvantages of having a sister as a teammate,” Amy said.
Kelly and Amy will help the volleyball team through their playoffs. Both girls are proud of what their team has done and their performance with the team.
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