Meet Dag

I was born in Europe in a large city by the name of Bydgoszcz in the country of Poland.  As a child, I participated in many sports such as gymnastics, dance, figure skating, speed skating, cross country, long jump, high jump, volleyball.  Arriving in the United States of America in 1983, I attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas for 3 years.  I learned English over my 1st summer break by listening to children's books recorded on tape and by repeating the sounds I heard.  It was my dad's idea and a great one!!!  I was able to take school courses upon my return from summer "vacation" and enquire about playing volleyball.   In spite of my high school coaches' encouragement to participate in other sports, I put forth all my effort to volleyball .  During junior club season, I played for 7-Eleven, coached by Arthur Stanfield.  Being heavily recruited by many universities and being new to the US of A, I relied on friends, family and the advice of my high school coach, Brienda Lockett-Taylor to aid me in my selection.   I chose to represent the University of Texas in Austin as a student-athlete.   While at UT, I  completed BA in Psychology and a BS in Computer Sciences while capturing the title of NCAA Div I National Champion.  Upon college graduation, I played beach volleyball professionally for 3 years (Mexico and US) and competed at the highest level of  USAV competition finishing as a silver and gold medalist. I reside in Philadelphia, PA now.

 INTERESTING TIDBIT #1:
As a child, because I was very small, I was DENIED, by the volleyball committee of coaches, the opportunity to become a volleyball player.  I insisted on having 2 weeks to show them that this LITTLE girl can play.  A lot of determination and hard work from a little girl got her to the top.

INTERESTING TIDBIT #2:
As a collegiate volleyball player, I trained as a setter all  4 years and started and played as an outside hitter and a primary passer all 4 years -- Thanks Mick!!!!

INTERESTING and FUNNY TIDBIT #3:
Did you know that when you compete for the national championship, according to the announcer, one player can touch the ball 3 times in a row, i.e. pass, set and hit?