GETTING TO KNOW MT NEWCOMER JOSIE MAXIM

GoBlueRaiders.com will be conducting a Q&A with different women's volleyball players throughout their preseason. Today's feature highlights freshman Josie Maxim, who hails from Oswego, Ill.

GBR.COM: What drew you to Middle Tennessee's volleyball program?
JM: The coaches were definitely the main part of joining this program. In addition to the coaches, everyone is always so friendly at Middle Tennessee and the campus is beautiful!

GBR.COM: What are you looking forward to the most this season?
JM: I'm excited about the talent on our team and getting the opportunity to play with such wonderful girls.

GBR.COM: What is your earliest memory of volleyball?
JM: My earliest memory of volleyball is my freshman year of high school. I actually got started playing volleyball in high school and I'm thrilled that I have been given the opportunity to play at a collegiate level.

GBR.COM: Do you have any pre-game rituals?
JM: Normally before a game I listen to rap music to get in the zone.

GBR.COM: What was your greatest achievement in high school volleyball?
JM: The greatest achievement I had at Oswego was earning the MVP spot at one of our tournaments.

GBR.COM: If you could learn to do anything besides volleyball, what would it be?
JM: I would want to learn gymnastics, especially how to do a backflip.

GBR.COM: What are three words you would use to describe yourself?
JM: Caring, loud, and different.

GBR.COM: If you could gain any superpower, what would it be?
JM: If I could gain a superpower, I would definitely want the ability to fly.

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