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Athlete: Gideon Dresser
Sport: Men’s Volleyball
Position & Number: Setter #4
Year at U of G: First Year
Program of Study: Mathematical Science
Rachel Weitz: How and when did you begin playing volleyball?
Gideon Dresser: I started playing volleyball when I was in Grade 6 after I tried out for my school team. Originally I was a left side (also known as outside hitter), but switched to setter after two weeks. I’ve been a setter since then.
RW: What is the most important thing you have learned through playing a sport?
GD: I’ve learned that if you want to achieve your goals, you have to go out there and get them, because they won’t happen by themselves. You have to be willing to take the time and as our team says, just ‘beat on your craft.’ This applies to sports, school, and life in general really.
RW: What is your most memorable moment in your time as a Gryphon?
GD: My most memorable moment as a Gryphon was our recent quarter final playoff game against Queen’s. We went down 2-0 after getting embarrassed in the first two sets, but we rallied together and won the next two, coming up short by the smallest of margins in the fifth set, losing 23-21 in extra points. It was the craziest volleyball I’ve played in the eight years that I’ve been a part of the sport.
Feature photo courtesy of Gideon Dresser.