2018 Women's Volleyball Roster
Martin, Anaya
Jersey Number 3
Anaya Martin
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Setter
- High School:
- Woodward
- Hometown:
- Tyrone, Ga.
Bio
Prep: Anaya Martin, a 5-8 setter from Tyrone, Ga., played high school ball for Woodward Academy and Coach Tad Sahara and club ball with Tsunami Volleyball and Coach Joe Goodson. In club, she was named the KPVA Elites MVP in 2015. At Woodward, she was the First Team All-Region in 2016 and 2017. She helped Woodward to the 2016 4A State Runnerup slot and was a member of the Positive Athlete Georgia in 2017. A 2017 Senior All-Star, she was named to the First Team All-State team and helped Woodward to a State 4A Semi-Finalist run. She earned High Performance tryouts in 2016 and 2017.
Personal: Daughter of Angela and Eddie Martin. Born July 7, 2000. Major is business.
Favorites:
Post college ambition: Play overseas and start volleyball club in Atlanta
Persons with greatest influence on athletic career: Her family
Athlete: Bruno Rezende
What impresses her most about Coach Busboom Kelly: Her ability to stay calm and collected in the toughest of situations
Biggest obstacle: Stepping out of her shell
Hobbies: Fishing
Pre-competition superstitions: Prayer and mediation
Movie: Jurassic Park
TV shows: Stranger Things, Black Lightning, The Office
Musical group: Maroon 5
Food: Raspberries
Class: Life Skills in Athletics
Book: Deep and Dark and Dangerous
Comedy: Vacation
Favorite place to visit: Nassau, Bahamas
Quote: There may be people who have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do. – Derek Jeter
Professional team: Brazil men’s and women’s volleyball
Person she’d most like to meet: Barack Obama
Words that describe her: Honest, determined, motivated
Best advice: Failure is okay
What people might not know about her: She has a twin sister
Why she chose UofL: The great coaching staff made Louisville the right fit and after visiting the campus, she knew it was the right school
Three favorite fire-up songs: Best Life by Cardi B ft. Chance the Rapper, Champion by Carrie Underwood ft. Ludacris and Live your Life
Personal: Daughter of Angela and Eddie Martin. Born July 7, 2000. Major is business.
Favorites:
Post college ambition: Play overseas and start volleyball club in Atlanta
Persons with greatest influence on athletic career: Her family
Athlete: Bruno Rezende
What impresses her most about Coach Busboom Kelly: Her ability to stay calm and collected in the toughest of situations
Biggest obstacle: Stepping out of her shell
Hobbies: Fishing
Pre-competition superstitions: Prayer and mediation
Movie: Jurassic Park
TV shows: Stranger Things, Black Lightning, The Office
Musical group: Maroon 5
Food: Raspberries
Class: Life Skills in Athletics
Book: Deep and Dark and Dangerous
Comedy: Vacation
Favorite place to visit: Nassau, Bahamas
Quote: There may be people who have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do. – Derek Jeter
Professional team: Brazil men’s and women’s volleyball
Person she’d most like to meet: Barack Obama
Words that describe her: Honest, determined, motivated
Best advice: Failure is okay
What people might not know about her: She has a twin sister
Why she chose UofL: The great coaching staff made Louisville the right fit and after visiting the campus, she knew it was the right school
Three favorite fire-up songs: Best Life by Cardi B ft. Chance the Rapper, Champion by Carrie Underwood ft. Ludacris and Live your Life
VB: Highlights vs. Boston College
Saturday, September 27
VB: Highlights vs. Western Kentucky
Tuesday, September 23
VB: Highlights vs. Rice
Sunday, September 14
VB: Highlights vs. Northern Iowa
Sunday, September 14
