Shannon Shields

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Setter
High School:
Xavier Prep
Hometown:
Phoenix, Ariz.

Prep: Shannon Shields, from Phoenix Arizona. Played for Xavier College Prep High School and Arizona Storm Elite … Arizona Gatorade Player of the year … No 61 Senior Ace by PrepVolleyball … Two-time All American by PrepVolleyball ... Under-Armour All American 2nd Team … Two-time Arizona 6A state champion..Two-time Arizona State Champion for Beach volleyball…MVP and Arizona Volleyball player of the year. Won 2016 USA National Championship Open division.. Three-time member of the USA Volleyball All-Tournament Team Open division.

Personal: Daughter of Patrick and Gabrielle Shields. Born November 18, 2000. Major is biology.

Favorites
Athlete: Ivan Zaytsev
Hobbies: Oil painting, reading
Movie: Pride and Prejudice
TV Show: Teen Wolf
Food: Sushi, Udon
Class: Ceramics
Book: Scoring Wilder
Favorite movie quote: "Always let your conscience be your guide." -- Pinocchio
Professional team: New England Patriots
Word that describes her: Charismatic
Best advice: "Never give up."
Why she chose UofL: She loved the team chemistry and the coaching staff and the overall devotion to being the best
Best part about being an athlete: Team chemistry, competition, having a scholarship while playing the sport she loves
Favorite place to visit: California
What impresses her about Dani Busboom Kelly: Her undeniable will to win everything
Biggest thrill in sport: Knowing all the hard work put forth allowed for the win
People with the biggest influence on her athletic career: Parents
Post college ambition: Going pro
Hidden talent: Sewing