S1 E4 Behind The Jersey - Mia Perez

In Episode 4 of Behind the Jersey, Beekmantown High School Athletic Director Justin Frechette sits down with senior Mia Perez to explore her high-speed rise in varsity volleyball.

• The Zero-to-Varsity Leap: Mia made the bold switch from soccer to volleyball in her junior year despite never having played or even watched a volleyball match before.
• Relentless Summer Grind: Throwing herself into the "deep end," she relied on driveway drills, beach volleyball, jump camps, and travel club play to master years of missed fundamentals in a single season.
• Gritty Game Plan: Describing her play style as gritty, determined, and ready, Mia approaches every point with an "all in" mentality to keep the ball alive.
• Strong Support System: Her rapid growth was propelled by her father (Beekmantown middle school teacher Mr. Perez), coaches Nate Kenyon and Alyssa Rock, and encouraging teammates who guided her through the steep learning curve.
• Life Beyond the Court: Stepping outside her comfort zone taught Mia that taking risks gives you the power to actively shape your own future.