FMU: First-year player at FMU....Her personality on and off the court is what attracted us most to her.....Possesses a strong team-first mentality and is always eager to do what is best for the squad.....Has the true ‘bro’ personality, in that she verbalizes non-stop with her teammates, leads the back court to make changes, and sees plays before they happen.....Her ball control and digging mentality will affect our entire gym....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2017 (fall).
PERSONAL: Born Natalie Rose Ferrell in Durham, N.C.....A graduate of South Granville High School, where she played under the direction of coach Christy Fitzgerald....As a senior, averaged a team-high 1.9 digs per set and served a team-high 71 aces....Posted a serve reception percentage of 86.3 percent on nearly 400 receptions.....As a team captain, helped the Vikings to a 23-4 mark, including a perfect 14-0 conference record, and a spot in the third round of the state playoffs.....Earned Carolina Region All-State Team honors....Was a member of the 2015 state title team.....Previously played at Heritage High School....Played with the NC Elite Volleyball Club and the Jammers Volleyball Club.....Twice earned AAU Academic All-America recognition.....Nickname is Nat.
PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Teacher....Favorite Superhero when growing up: Wonder Woman....Favorite Athlete: Luke Kennard....Favorite Sports Team: Duke Men's Basketball '91 & '92....Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans....Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill....Favorite Food: Ice Cream....Favorite Vacation Spot: Beach....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Basketball....Favorite Websit: wanelo.com ....Favorite Social Media Site: Twitter....Twitter Handle: @natalierferrell ....Instagram Account: @natalieferrell ....Your Motivation Music: Hip Hop/R&B....Favorite Thing About FMU: The volleyball team....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Singing....Goals for Upcoming Season: Conference champs, winning record, and make playoffs....Hobbies: Singing, listening to new music, dancing, going to church, watching movies, attending sporting events, and being outdoors....Interesting Notes: Named inspired by Talia Shire who played "Adrian" in the Rocky movies; two relatives in Baseball Hall of Fame; and two brothers - Jonathan (28) and Luke (16)....Brush With Greatness: Meeting Coach Mike Krzyzewski and USAV High Performance A3 Team in 2015.
