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. December’s winner is Alison Drexler! She is a currently pursing a mechanical engineering degree and expects to graduate in 2028. Here are her responses to some brief interview questions.
Q. How has your first semester on the Dodgeball team been? How has your confidence grown since you started?
My first semester on the Dodgeball team was so much fun! At the start I was very skeptical about my abilities and how joining the team would go. Since then, my confidence has increased, and I truly feel like a part of the team.
Q. What role on the court have you found yourself good at? What other roles do you hope to improve at?
So far, my best role on the court has been play calling for the women’s team. It has really increased my understanding of the game and is teaching me to be more confident on the court. I really hope to improve on playing center and being a leader during games.
Q. How does it feel to be a founding member of UW-Platteville’s Women’s Dodgeball team?
It feels amazing to be a founding member of our women’s team. The hopes of forming a women’s team was the main reason that I joined in the first place, so I am very proud that we made it a reality. I am so excited to keep recruiting more women and continue improving all of our skills.
Q. What skills do you hope to improve on before both national tournaments this spring?
Next semester I hope to improve all my skills but if I have to choose, I think it’s most important that I focus on blocking, catching and play calling. I know I can make the necessary changes and improve before nationals this year.
We are extremely proud of the leaps and bounds Alison has made in just a few short months! She is truly a role model for our future Women’s team and Women’s League!
