Elli Shadricks

Southeastern Louisiana

Sep 18 (Thu)

6:00 PM

Position:
Middle Blocker/Opposite
Height:
6-1
Class:
Freshman
High School:
St. John's College HS
Hometown:
Washington, D.C.

2017 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
In her only appearance, made her career debut late in the fourth set at Mississippi State on Nov. 22 and responded with two kills in two attempts and also teamed for a block.

2016 (FRESHMAN)
Redshirted.

PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Was a two-year varsity starter at middle blocker and right side for the St. John’s College High School Cadets…Coached by Bill Pribac, played all six rotations…Received the tournament MVP award at the 2015 Capitol Hill Classic…Also competed in crew…Played three years for Metro Volleyball Club, where she was coached by Sam Denai and Ahen Kim.

PERSONAL
Ellianna Foxx Shadricks is the daughter of James Priest and Shirley Shadricks…Is an only child and is the first person in her family to attend college…Attended the 2015 Texas A&M volleyball camp…Chose to attend Texas A&M because “the campus is nice, the people are super friendly, the reputation, and the awesome volleyball team.”…Hobbies include drawing and painting…Used to play the cello…Majoring in allied health…Career ambition is to be a physician assistant…Born October 9, 1998, in Hawaii.

SHADRICKS UP CLOSE

Favorites:

Favorite class subject: Health
Favorite quote: “The future is worth it. All the pain. All the tears. The future is worth the fight.”- Martian Manhunter
Favorite volleyball player of all time: Destiny Hooker
Favorite athlete (any sport): Alex Ovechkin
Favorite professional sports team (any sport): Washington Wizards
Favorite social media site: Twitter
Favorite emoji: Skull
Favorite type of music: Acid Funk
Favorite food: Homemade spaghetti
Favorite binge watching TV show: Archer
Favorite book: Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan
Favorite movie: Eight Crazy Nights
Favorite Disney character: Mushu from Mulan
Favorite animal: Tiger
Favorite part about the sport of volleyball: Blocking
Favorite sport to play other than volleyball: Rowing
Favorite thing about A&M: The yells
Favorite Aggie tradition: Getting the Aggie Ring
Favorite place to go: The bookstore

Miscellaneous:

My nickname is: Elli
One word to describe me when I’m on the court: Focused
One word to describe me away from the court: Goofy
The person who has had the greatest impact on my athletic career: My mom
The accomplishment (athletic or non-athletic) that I am most proud of: Going to the state finals for my science fair projects
The person I would most like to meet: Bill Gates
The most famous athlete I have met: Alex Ovechkin
The most famous non-athlete I have met: The kid that burned his cup of noodles from that one meme from a while ago
The song title that best describes me: G.O.A.T by Princess Nokia
Best pump-up song: Remember the Name by Fort Minor
Musical instruments that I play: I used to play the cello
When I was little, I dreamed of being a: Spy
Early bird or night owl: Night owl
The reality show I would most like to participate in is: Punk’d
I can’t believe I watch this show: Mike Tyson Mysteries
Few people know that I: Still own Heelys that work and still fit
My best non-athletic talent: I can go to sleep anywhere
My most prized possession: My stuffed turtle
My most annoying habit: I click my pen a lot
My pet peeve: People starting unnecessary drama
My superstitions: Throwing salt over my left shoulder for good luck
If I had a million dollars, I would: Invest it wisely
Three things on my bucket list are:
Skydiving
Do the color run
Swim in the world’s largest swimming pool
Being at A&M has taught me: That I don’t have to be alone in my struggles
Best piece of advice for your freshmen teammates: If things don’t seem to go your way, don’t give up. EVER!
After I graduate, I plan to: Give 5 years to Doctors Without Borders
My dream job is: Become a pediatric
I am most thankful for: My mom, she has really just supported me I everything I have done my entire life

Teammate who:

The teammate who will surprise people the most this year: Camille
The teammate who can always make me laugh: Gabby
The teammate who dominates in the weight room: Kiara
Teammate most likely to be on People’s “Best Dressed” list: Kiara
Teammate most likely to become president: Amy Houser

Teammate who would be the best candidate for:

The Amazing Race: Kiara
The Apprentice: Amy Houser
Big Brother: Amanda
Cake Wars: Morgan, for some reason I get the feeling that she can bake really well
Chopped: Haley
Fear Factor: Amanda
Flip or Flop: Amy Nettles
Jeopardy: Lexi
Impractical Jokers: Me
Last Comic Standing: Me
The Price is Right: Hollann
Shark Tank: Kiana
So You Think You Can Dance: Gabby
Survivor: Camille
The Voice: Maddie Douglas
Wheel of Fortune: Sam
Wipeout: Ashlie
Corbelli imitation contest: Blake