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 Shaun De Vries! He is a Junior currently pursuing a Civil Engineering degree and expects to graduate in 2027. Here are his responses to some brief interview questions.
Q: How has your opinion on dodgeball changed since you started playing?
A: I didn’t think it was as serious of a sport until I started playing. There is a lot more involved than just throwing and catching dodgeballs.
Q: What role on the court do you hope to play in the future?
A: I would like to take up more of a leadership role with pulling people together and keeping the team moving effectively while still having a good time and doing good myself.
Q: What was your favorite moment of the season so far?
A: My favorite moment was probably practicing dressed up as Deadpool.
Q: What is something you hope to improve on next semester?
A: I would like to improve on my overall court awareness and playing capabilities. Focusing more on faster throws and more consistent game-time catching.
Congratulations again to Shaun for being recognized for this award!