GENERAL: Local product with extensive volleyball background...Top serving specialist...Adds depth to the back row defense where she will compete for playing time as a defensive specialist...Solid passer who could see increased playing time this season...Walk-on.
2011: Played in 26 of 28 matches and 91 sets...Posted 27 aces...Had five aces in wins at Saint Peter[apos]s (10/16) and vs. Loyola (Md.) (10/23)...Tallied 50 digs.
2010: Played in two matches and three sets.
2009: Did not appear.
BEFORE SIENA: Named defensive MVP of the Colonial Council as a junior and senior...Selected First Team All-League as a senior, Second Team All-League as a junior and Honorable Mention as a sophomore...Played on the 2007 Adirondack Empire State Team...Member of the 2008 IREVA Junior High Performance Team which competed in the Performance Championships in Tucson, Ariz...Three-time High Performance Regional Camp attendee...Co-Captain as a senior when she was named Voorheesville Volleyfest MVP...Selected to attend the 2009 IREVA HP Regional Camp and HP Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. as well as the Women[apos]s Junior National A3 camp...Member of the North County Juniors Volleyball Club for four years...MyTV 4/US Army Student-Athlete of the week and subject of a Sports Page feature in the Albany Times Union.
PERSONAL/COMMUNITY: Daughter of Brian and Jean Smith...Has two older brothers: Eugene (27) and Robert (24)...A psychology major at Siena who aspires to be a psychiatrist...Worked various SADD events, serving as treasurer as a senior...Also assisted with operations of high school boys volleyball games.
PIERRE ON SMITH: 'Arielle was a very big factor for us last year. She worked hard on developing her serve into a weapon, and we went on several runs behind her service. She has also improved her digging and her passing. I expect her to be on the court again this year.'
GETTING TO KNOW ARIELLE:
Nickname: Rel
Follow me on Twitter: @Owlsforever13
Major: Psychology/Pre-med
What I like most about Siena College: Community
Where do you see yourself in another five years? In medical school
My favorite class at Siena is: Abnormal psychology
My favorite spot on campus is: My bed
Other sports I like to follow at Siena include: Field hockey
What I like most about Siena volleyball: The team
What I like most about Coach Pierre: His humor
Favorite Coach Pierre Quote: 'You got woofed!'
My superstitions are: Changing routines
The player on the team who I relate to best is: Amanda, she understands my humor.
My most overused phrase in text messages is: hahah
One thing people would be surprised to know about me: I am mildly allergic to almost everything
My hidden talent is: Flute
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: The Amazing Race, It would be cool to travel those places
What is that one thing, you can[apos]t do without? Food and sleep
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Costa Rica - for the canopy tours
The best player I ever played against was: All of the Italian junior national team
My hobbies are: Reading, traveling and arts & crafts J
My biggest fear is: Bats
If I were a crayon, I would be this color: Cerulean
MyFavorite...
Professional athlete: Logan Tom
Pro sports team: NY Giants
Food: Mac n[apos] cheese
Flavor of ice cream: Coffee
Pizza Topping: Cheese
Color: Blue
Season: Fall
Holiday: Christmas
Day of the Week: Sunday
Animal: Owl
TV show: One Tree Hill
Flower: Lily
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