Getting To Know ECU Volleyball: Haley Bidgood
August 27, 2015 | Volleyball
GREENVILLE, N.C. - With the 2015 East Carolina Volleyball season beginning Sunday, August 30, Pirate Nation will get a glimpse inside the team as the Pirates answer several questions and tell a little bit about themselves. Freshman setter Haley Bidgood is today's feature Pirate on "Getting to Know ECU Volleyball."
Getting To Know Haley
Full Name: Haley Nicole Bidgood
Nickname: Hay Bales
How I Got My Nickname: Natalie Montini called me that and it just caught on.
Most Interesting Thing I Did This Summer: vacation to the beach.
Favorites
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Food I Should Never Eat, But Do: Popcorn
Favorite Movie: Step Brothers
Favorite Athlete: Gabrielle Reece
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a beach
Favorite Off-Day Activity: Sleeping
Favorite Place On Campus: Dining Halls
Favorite American Athletic Conference City: Dallas
Biggest DVR Obsession: America's Got Talent
Dream Car: Jeep Wrangler
Dream Job: Nurse
Biggest Fear: Losing someone I love
Athletics
How Did You Get Started In Volleyball?
I was waiting to play an indoor soccer game when I saw a clinic for setters being coach by former NC State head coach Rita Stubs. I started mimicking the wall work the setters were doing. Coach Stubs came up to my dad and I and personally invited me to the NC State camp.
What Are Some Of Your Routines On Game Day or During Matches?
My pregame rituals generally consist of choosing a headband and having a jam session.
What Is Your Favorite Volleyball Memory Thus Far?
Traveling with my team during the spring season.
What Is The One Piece of Advice You Would Give To Young Girls Who Want to Play?
Fight for what you believe in.
I Wear My Uniform Number Because: I was born on the 6th
All About Haley
I Can't Imagine Going A Week Without: Seeing my friends.
Actress Who Should Play Me On The Big Screen: Amy Schumer
Dream Date: "That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th because it's not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light jacket." - Quote from the movie Miss Congeniality
First Pro Sports Event You Attended: Carolina Hurricanes Hockey game
I Wish I: had invisibility as a superpower
If I Were A Pirate, My Name Would Be: Cap'n Helga Snaggletooth
The First Thing I Owned That Said "ECU" was: a keychain
The Movie About My Life Would Be Titled: Series of Unfortunate Events
The Best Birthday Present I Ever Received Was: a portable charger
