Mary Washington senior volleyball standout Kelley Hueber helps the Capital Athletic Conference unveil a new feature on the conference website: "Introducing ..."

"Introducing ..." will be a regular feature, asking members of the CAC community (student-athletes, coaches, administrators, support staff, alumni, etc.) a series of questions which will provide insight to those that make the conference a success.

Heuber is a three-time CAC all-star and biology major at the University of Mary Washington.  Introducing ... Kelley Hueber: 

What is your background in the sport you play?
I've been playing volleyball for about nine years now. I started playing in the 7^th grade for middle school athletics, fell in love with it, and decided to continue playing. I played on my high school team, club teams, and travel teams. In high school I earned All-District honors and Most Valuable Player as an outside hitter. At Mary Washington I have been named to the All-Capital Athletic Conference teams three years in a row. Over the years I've worked at several volleyball camps and coached kids ages 7-18 and I hope to continue doing that after I graduate from Mary Washington.

What is your favorite spot on campus?
I guess my favorite spot on campus would be Goolrick Gymnasium because I spend most of my time in there with volleyball and most of my ups and downs during the season take place in there.

What is the most important societal issue facing college students?
Alcohol and drugs are the biggest societal issues facing college students because these substances are easily obtained and peer pressure is always a deciding factor in abusing these substances.

What is your major in college, and what is the most important thing you learned in that discipline?
My major is biology and the most important thing I've encountered is how unbelievably complex our bodies are and how the nature around us operates. The world is designed with such simplicity that it's fascinating to learn just how complex the systems that make up our bodies and plants really are.

Other than your family members, who was the most influential person in your life?
Other than my family members, the most influential people in my life are my friends and teammates. They are such a supportive network of people that I can rely on and relate to and they really have made a difference in my life.  

If you could give one piece of advice to elementary school children, what would that advice be?
My advice to elementary school children would be to take advantage of and enjoy the areas in school that didn't involve studying and learning. For example, enjoy phys ed, art, music, and recess.  They'll realize later how wonderful they had it when the biggest problem they faced was the mystery meat for Tuesday's cafeteria meal.

What is your favorite form of entertainment?
My favorite form of entertainment is sports because it's competitive, it's intense, and it's just fun to watch. I love when it is time for the Olympics because there is a sport to watch at any time of the day.

Outside of the Capital Athletic Conference, who or what is your favorite sports person or team?
My favorite sports team is the Dallas Mavericks. I grew up near Dallas, Texas and lived there for 18 years of my life. Other than volleyball, basketball is my favorite sport to watch and Dirk Nowitzki is my favorite player.

Name three (3) people, real or fictional, living or dead, that you'd like to have dinner with. 
I would like to have dinner with Hugh Laurie (plays Dr. Gregory House on House), David Schwimmer (plays Ross Gellar on FRIENDS), and Thomas Jefferson. Hugh Laurie and David Schwimmer are two of my favorite actors that I would love to meet and converse with. They would keep me laughing with their sarcastic banters and witty repartees. I would also like to have dinner with Thomas Jefferson to get his opinions on modern day policies and see if we have upheld our interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.