Quick Hits: Maddie Naumann

Quick Hits: Maddie Naumann

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Quick Hits gives University of Miami volleyball fans an opportunity to get to know the new student-athletes on the Hurricanes’ roster. 
 
The latest edition features defensive specialist Maddie Naumann from Austin, Texas. 
 
Name: Maddie Naumann
Hometown: Austin, Texas 
High School: Westlake High School 
Major: Pre-Med 
 
Q&A: 
 
Q: Why did you decide to attend the University of Miami? 
A: The University of Miami had everything I wanted in a school: Great academics, great athletics and great location. 
 
Q: Has anyone taken you under their wing, shown you around or helped with your transition to college? 
A: A lot of the older girls on the team have been very helpful with my transition. They’ve given me advice about volleyball, school and everything in between. 
 
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment for you since you’ve arrived? 
A: The biggest adjustment for me has been not being able to see my family every day. 
 
Q: What made you choose your major? 
A: I’ve always wanted to work with kids and help people, so I thought pre-med would be a great fit for me. 
 
Q: What do you like to do outside of volleyball?
A: I like to paint and make art, go to the beach and surf and volunteer with kids. 
 
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If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: hard-working
 
When I think of Miami Volleyball, I think of: Olga Strantzali and Haley Templeton  
 
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: ecstatic!
 
My favorite moment in my volleyball career was: hitting the winning shot at my high school coach’s 1000thwin. 
 
Quick Hits 
 
Favorite Athlete: Sophie Walls 
 
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys 
 
Favorite Meal: Breakfast for dinner 
 
Favorite Candy: Pixie Sticks 
 
Favorite Movie: Silver Linings Playbook 
 
Favorite TV Show: Stranger Things 
 
My first pets were: A fish named Snowman and my dog Theo. 
 
My favorite place on campus is: My bed 
 
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Pula, Croatia
 
If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Taylor Swift 
 
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Australia 
 
My favorite sport to watch on TV is: Basketball 
 
My nickname is: Mads