Jillian Schwab – Sage Women's Volleyball

By Leighani Wright, a freshman business administration major at Sage.

Q: How do you balance your time with academics and athletics?

A: "Seeing the tutors on campus is hard because of my schedule. My dad helps me pay for personal tutors. I meet with them 3 to 5 times a week."       

Q: What brought you to Sage?

            A: "My college career began at Union College, but after a few short weeks decided to transfer to Sage. I knew Coach Sandy before she came to Sage and decided to attend Sage, where I felt more at home. At Sage I can be myself."

Q: In high school you played a few different sports; meaning you had to stay in very good shape. Did you have a specific routine that you followed?

A: "No. I kind of went from season to season. There was a week break between each season, so I was always ready for the next one."

Q: Do you have a routine you follow to stay in shape now?

A: "I work out four times a week. I do cardio and lift weights."

Q: When did you begin playing sports?

            A: "I began playing sports when I was around 5 or 6 years old. I played soccer and Tball at first and I also swam for 5 years."

Q: You ran track and played basketball in high school; why did you decide only to play just one sport, volleyball?

A: "The volleyball season is shorter than basketball season so it's easier to schedule academics around. I have more time during the off-season to focus on my academic work and keeping my grades up."