Ava Vickers Indiana University Volleyball
Ava Vickers Indiana University Volleyball
Ava Vickers Indiana University Volleyball

ava’s Story

I have been playing volleyball since middle school and fell in love with it the second I started. I grew up playing basketball because my dad was a huge basketball guy which is where my initial love for sports began. My parents both inspire me on the daily to peruse my passion with sports and with anything else I do in life. I chose to attend and play volleyball at Indiana University because of the family like feel and culture. People have always been the number one thing for me and from the second I met the staff and team in the program I knew it was where I belonged.

WHY ULTRA ANKLE?

I have been wearing Ultra Ankle braces since I played basketball in middle school and continued wearing them all throughout my volleyball career. I love how secure I feel in them but while also having a wide range of mobility. Being a middle blocker there are lots of lateral moves I have to make and with Ultra Ankles I feel secure. I have always had weaker ankles and that has lead to multiple ankle injuries in the past, but wearing my Ultra ankles has helped me recover fast.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT PLAYING FOR indiana university?

The best part of playing for Indiana University is the people and culture I am surrounded by. I feel everyday that I have a great support system with me and that if I ever need anything I know there are people that have my back. Along with culture, everyone in the program from staff to players has the same mindset when it comes to competing and striving for greatness.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUNG PLAYERS IN YOUR SPORT?

The advice I would give younger players in my sport is that consistency is more important than perfection. No one is ever going to be perfect at their game so there is no reason to strive for it. Having consistency with what you do will show way more progress than striving for perfection.

ava’s Preferred Ankle Brace

Ultra Zoom in White