Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....A two-way player who both hit and set for her club team....Has the ability to run any offense through the setter spot....Like her contact point on her hands and her setting style is very deceptive....Part of a seven-person signing class that has a good blend of personalities that will be fun to work with.....Helps address needs left by the last year’s three graduating seniors....Should give the Patriots the potential to take another step forward as a program.

PERSONAL: Born Kaitlyn Allison Ziegelmaier in Naples, Fla....A graduate of Lely High School, where she played under the direction of coach Christina Haire....4-year letterwinner....Helped lead her squad to four consecutive Collier County 5A District titles....As a senior, averaged 6.9 assists, 1.2 kills, and 2.8 digs per set with a hitting percentage of .310.....Served 90 aces and tallied 64 total blocks....Twice earned 5A Player of the Year accolades....Excelled in the classroom, and was active in student government (Senior class vice-president)....Advanced Studies Laureate Certificate, Cambridge ALICE Diploma, Debate Team, National Honor Society....Academy of Martial Arts-Karate....Played for the Naples Volleyball Association, Naples Juniors Volleyball, and USA South Volleyball.....Nickname is Zig.

PERSONAL FAVORITES:  As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Doctor....Favorite Superhero when growing up: My mom....Favorite Athlete: Courtney Thompson....Favorite Sports Team: Los Angeles Clippers....Favorite Movie: When Harry met Sally....Favorite TV Show: New Girl....Favorite Food: Spaghetti....Favorite Vacation Spot: Naples, Fla.....Celebrity Crush: They're out of my league....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Favorite Website (outside social media): WebMD ....Favorite Social Media Site: YouTube.com ....Twitter Handle: Kziegelmaier ....Instagram Account: Kziegelmaier ....Your Motivation Music: Kid Cudi....Favorite Thing About FMU: Being able to play the sport I love at a great school....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Going to the beach....Goals for Upcoming Season: To work hard and contribute to my team in every way possible....Interesting Notes: 2-time 5A Player of the year, All-County honors all four years....Brush With Greatness: Being able to meet Brooke Sweat and just see how humble an Olympic athlete can be towards the sport and her own accomplishments.