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. April’s winner is Ian Westrick! He is a currently pursing a degree in Marketing and expects to graduate in 2028. Here are his responses to some brief interview questions.
What improvements have you made over the course of the season? Did you achieve any of your personal goals?
I was able to massively improve my knowledge of the game, along with other things such as throwing velocity and catching ability. I achieved most of, if not all, of the goal that I set of myself.
What was your most memorable moment from the CSU national tournament? Favorite moment of the season?
My favorite moment from nationals was either winning the consolation bracket or finally starting to put all of my ability together during the first GSU game. My favorite moment of the full season was probably one of my catches against UC.
What impact do you want to have in the NDA this summer?
I want to show what I can truly do while (hopefully) healthy against the highest levels of opponents. I also want to be someone that can be relied on to constantly be an important contributor to the team.
How do you hope to further develop your skills for next season?
I want to improve my court awareness, throwing form, and stamina on the court to become my best self during games.
Ian has shown insurmountable support for both our co-ed team and women’s team, and he has an incredible ability to connect with his fellow players. He has made great strides over the season while battling a previous elbow injury and developing his current throw. We are looking forward to the impact he will have on the new members we hope to recruit next season!
