Jordyn Rogers, heaving the shot put as an 8th grader, was a three-sport athlete at Coupeville Middle School. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Rogers put in strong work at a summer volleyball camp at the University of Florida.
There’s another one on the way.
When Jordyn Rogers hits high school in September, she’ll be following in the footsteps of older siblings Chris and Ashleigh Battaglia, who have both been successful in multiple sports.
But the little sister is intent on making a name for herself, and recently spent a chunk of her summer getting ready for her debut as a freshman volleyball player.
Rogers took part in a summer spiker camp at the University of Florida, a school she’d like to attend once she hits college age.
While there, the incoming Wolf freshman was selected as a camper of the day while fine-tuning her volleyball skill set.
A three-sport athlete at CMS, where she played basketball and competed in track and field to go with volleyball, Rogers plans to shake things up a bit at the high school level.
She currently plans to drop basketball, and switch out track and field for softball when spring rolls around.
The one thing staying the same is volleyball, which she has played at both the school and club level.
“Volleyball is my favorite sport because it makes me happy and it’s fun learning the different things about it,” Rogers said.
“I would like to focus mainly on volleyball and try my best to be a part of every function they have, but stay active throughout the school year.”
Away from the court, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, while, in the classroom, she’s fascinated with what’s happening in the atmosphere.
“I love to learn about weather and would like to have a future in that field,” Rogers said.
While her brother and sister have set a positive example for her, on and off the playing field, her parents, Brian and Amanda Rogers, have played a crucial role in her life.
“My parents have always believed in me,” Jordyn said. “And when I wanted a bigger challenge, they would help with that.”
Like all young volleyball players, she’s working hard on every aspect of her game, from serves to sets to spikes.
But she’s also focusing on the smaller, but sometimes even more important skills, such as meshing well with her teammates. Having a well-rounded game should translate to future success.
“Being an athlete challenges me to always do my best and helps me to be more of a team player,” Rogers said. “I think my strengths are sportsmanship and dedication.
“I would like to work on keeping my head up and always striving to be a better team player.”
