FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (June 3, 2020) – NAU Athletics checks in with Millie O'Ketter, out of Durango High School, in this week's Q&A with the Northern Arizona volleyball 2020 signing class. The Durango, Colo. native enters the program as a defensive specialist.
Q: What is the one thing that excites you most about joining the NAU Volleyball program?
A: I'm most excited to be coached both physically and mentally as a player and to see how far I can go through this program.
Q: How would you describe yourself as a volleyball player?
A: I'm very energetic; I'm like a firecracker. I like to have all the energy on the court that I can. I'm also very disciplined.
Q: You competed in the Four Corners Volleyball Club Global Challenge in Croatia in 2019. What was that experience like to play in Europe?
A: It was an incredible experience. Getting to see how different players around the world navigate the game was really eye-opening. There's not a right way or wrong way to play and it was fun to see how the different cultures blended within the game.
Q: How great is it to have a club teammate (Jordan Elder) coming with you to both play at NAU this fall?
A: This season will be our fifth or sixth year playing together. I am so excited to play with my best friend. It'll provide a feeling of home and I think we're both excited to work together and push each other.
Q: You're currently deciding between a major in psychology or criminology & criminal justice. What is it about those two paths that interest you?
A: I'm planning on taking my freshman year as an exploratory year. I'm going to take a bunch of different classes to narrow it down. I'm interested in helping people. In addition I'm also interested in environmental science.
Q: How have you been filling your time during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A: At first I thought it would be hard, but I realized that the past couple months have been the only time that I wasn't playing volleyball or going to school. It was nice to hit the reset button and spend time with my family before leaving and doing little things around the house.
Q: What is one fun fact about yourself?
A: I have an unhealthy obsession with any docuseries on Netflix. I love documentary series.
Millie O'Ketter At a Glance
Height: 5-6
Position: Defensive Specialist
Hometown: Durango, Colo.
High School: Durango
Stats to Know: Averaged 4.0 digs per set as a senior and totaled 836 career digs
What Head Coach Ken Murphy is saying: Millie is the kind of player that every team needs. She plays with a high level of enthusiasm and intensity and brings a great competitive energy to the court. She is fast and athletic and possesses a well-rounded skill set that allows her to make plays in all phases of the game. I'm looking forward to seeing the impact she will make on our program.
Previous Class of 2020 Q&A's
May 13 – Kate Hatch
May 20 – Savannah Bloom
May 27 – Lyla Hollis
