Siena University Athletics

2017:

• MAAC All-Academic Team
• Played in 18 matches while starting five
• Averaged .39 service aces per set, third most on the team
• Tallied 38 kills for a 1.23 kills per set average
• Collected a season-high eight kills at Quinnipiac (9/27)
• Put up five kills and six digs in a 3-2 win at Saint Peter’s (10/8)

• Played in 18 matches, while starting nine
• Recorded 102 kills
• Was third on the team with 2.46 points per set
• Tallied 25 kills against Quinnipiac (10/16/16)
• Had five 10-plus kills outings
• MAAC All-Academic Team

• Did not play

• Athletic outside hitter with a high ceiling
• Coming off knee surgery her senior year
• Can play in front row and back and is expected to carry on tradition of Siena's outstanding outside hitters

• Daughter of Christopher and Anna Burzynski
• Older sister, Katherine, attends Rutgers. Also has younger sister Izabella
• Didn't start playing volleyball until freshman year in high school
• Enjoys biking, kayaking and reading when not in the gym
• Chose Siena because of its intimate size and location
• Plans to major in accounting
• Active member of hometown community: St. Cecilia's Summer Camp Counselor (2009-15), South Brunswick High School Summer Volleyball Camp Counselor (2013-15), Girl Scouts (2006-15), Bronze Award (2010), Boys High School Volleyball Manager (2013-15), Senior Society (June 8-19, 2015), Earth Environmental Club Road Side Clean-up (2012-13)

• Nickname: Julia
  Major: Accounting
  Twitter handle: @juliaburzynski
  Instagram handle: juliaburzynski
  What I like most about Siena: The location. Upstate NY is so beautiful!!
  What I like most about my Siena volleyball: The players and coaches. The times I visited them to watch their games, everyone was so welcoming
  What I like most about coach Pierre: He's really kind and friendly
  Another Siena sport I follow: Lacrosse
  Player I most relate to on the team: Annie and Darby because we're the new freshmen and we all play similar positions
  Best moment at Siena: Watching the team on ESPN win the MAAC Championship in Disney wooooooo!!
  My goal for the upcoming season: Fully recover from my ACL surgery
  My biggest fear is: Public speaking
  My hobbies are: Biking, baking and reading
  If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Australia!!
  If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: A boat
  My biggest fan: my little sister, Izabella! (I'm her biggest fan, too)
  My before game routine: Listen to good music and warm up well
  Best advice I have ever received: To choose volleyball over soccer :)
  Person I look up to the most: My older sister and best friend, Kathy
  Three words that describe me: Friendly, loyal, and funny
  If I could meet anyone, it would be: Matt Anderson!
  Sport/position I always wanted to try: Rugby because it seems so intense and competitive
  When I'm not playing, you can find me: Reading, listening to music or watching some tv shows
  My dream job: a CPA at Deloitte or PwC
  If I could have any pet, I would have: A hawk, because they're so majestic
  My dream car: A Tesla or a Toyota Avalon
  Future Plans: Go to the Olympics

  Favorites

  TV show: The Office, Parks & Rec, Futurama, Bob's Burgers, Breaking Bad
  Vacation spot: Cape May and Lake George
  Color: Yellow!
  Sports Teams: USA Women's Volleyball and Poland Men's Volleyball
  Website: Pinterest
  Flavor of ice cream: Vanilla, Coffee, and Cookies & Cream
  App: Snapchat
  Animal: Giraffe!!
  Food: S'mores, Goldfish crackers, and pork/chicken/beef
  Movie: Gone Girl, and Inside Out!
  Song: Waaaay too many to list
  Pro athlete: Matt Anderson
  Actor/Actress: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Jake Gyllenhaal