The Rookie of the Month award is an award given monthly to a player voted on by their teammates to recognize all the hard work they have put into the team throughout the month. This month’s winner was David Laux! He is a currently pursing a mechanical engineering degree and expects to graduate in 2028. Here are his responses from a brief interview.
1. How do you feel about your teammates nominating you for this award?
I feel thankful to my teammates that they chose me, and I hope to live up to their expectations now and in the future.
2. What skills have you improved on since joining the team just a few months ago?
The skill I have developed most this year has been my positioning on the court, as well as my ability to move with the team.
3. What on-court role do you hope to most confidently play by the end of the season?
I hope to be a player that is able to be as versatile on the court as possible so I can fill any gap left by anyone on the team.
4. What skills do you hope to sharpen before nationals this spring?
I need to work on my accuracy when throwing. Throwing low but still getting to my target.
We look forward to helping David accomplish his goals and watch him grow throughout the season!
