Montana State senior Rachelle Allen, from Longmont, Colo., took the time out of her busy schedule of school and volleyball to answer a few questions with the Big Sky Conference. Allen talked about how she got started playing volleyball, her favorite places to eat in Bozeman and what she plans on doing after volleyball and school.
Allen was named to the Big Sky Conference Honorable Mention in 2010 and named to the 2010 All-Academic team. She sat out the 2008 season due to a shoulder injury.
So far this season, Allen has 151 kills with a .164 hitting percentage, 160 digs, 12 serving aces and 25 blocks. Allen helped the Bobcats to a couple of five-set road wins against Idaho State and Weber State. She had a double-double against ISU with a 10 kills and 13 digs, and had 21 kills with a .405 hitting percentage against Weber State.
Allen and the Bobcats have a 2-15 overall record and a 2-5 conference record. They will compete at home on Saturday against Sacramento State. The match begins at 7 p.m. MST and can be watched for free on Big Sky TV.
Q: How did you get started playing volleyball?
A: I played soccer my entire life and was looking to try something new and volleyball automatically caught my attention.
Q: When being recruited, what made you choose Montana State?
A: Bozeman is a community that is unlike anything I have ever been a part of. The support for the athletes, the amazing atmosphere we play in, is a great feeling. We are spoiled playing with the support of some of the best fans.
Q: What have been some of your favorite memories at Montana State?
A: My favorite memories have been playing in front of a packed house every home match, as well as, meeting some of the best friends I will keep for a lifetime.
Q: You missed the 2008 season with a shoulder injury. What did you do? And how was it coming back from an injury?
A: I was fortunate enough to still travel through that season and help support my team. It was a difficult task coming back from a surgery that kept me out for so long. Coming back and taking my first swing was a mental hurdle, but my shoulder is a lot better now.
Q: How much have your coaches and teammates helped you?
A: They have helped me tremendously inside and outside of volleyball. They are great and I am very thankful for having them in my life.
Q: What are your personal goals for this season?
A: To be the best leader and teammate I can be for this team.
Q: What are your team goals for this season?
A: To keep fighting throughout the entire season and playing to our best potential.
Q: You were named to the Big Sky Conference All-Academic team in 2010. How important is school to you?
A: School has always been extremely important to me. My education is a very important aspect of my future. I want to do well on my academics to give me plenty of options when the graduation time comes.
Q: Tell us something we wouldn’t know about you?
A: My brothers are my favorite people in the entire world.
Q: It is your senior season, what are your plans after volleyball and school?
A: I plan on getting my masters in Sports Management or Communications Entertainment. I may apply for a couple Grad Assistant positions to stay involved in volleyball.
Q: Who is the best dancer on the team and why?
A: Dancing may just be one of our team's favorite activities. Everyone is great at it and has a blast, but I would have to say Nicole Baker really has her goofy moves that take the cake.
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Bozeman?
A: The local places are where it’s at in Bozeman. I love La Parilla, a Mexican restaurant similar to my favorite Chipotle.
Q: What if your favorite road trip in the Big Sky and why?
A: My favorite trip is by far to Northern Colorado. It is an amazing trip getting to see my family and friends supporting us at the match. We also have a team dinner at my house every year; it is always nice getting to go home during the season.
Q: If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
A: I want to travel to Bali and Indonesia. It may sound random, but I have always wanted to travel to a place where the culture teaches us how to enjoy and cherish the life we have. It also helps that it is very warm and beautiful there which are two of my main travel requirements.
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