Cornell Volleyball Powerhouse Sydney Moore Has a Message for Aspiring Activists
glamour.comGlamour College Women of the Year Sheryl Lee Ralph, Moore talks balancing her love of volleyball with the rigors of being a Cornell student, her tireless advocacy, and how she unwinds off the court.Sheryl Lee Ralph: So, Sydney Moore of Cornell University, why volleyball?Sydney Moore: I actually started off playing basketball.
I grew up in a very athletic family. My mom played pro basketball internationally. I wanted to be just like her. But around my eighth grade to freshman year of high school, I started getting burnt out.
I was playing for top programs, traveling all around the country at a very young age. It became something I didn't want to do anymore.
And I was invited to come to volleyball tryouts at a gym by a friend that I played basketball with, and I loved it. I am a very analytical person.
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