The Augustana Vikings are proud of the athletes they bring on board every year. To help welcome the rookies joining the team in the coming year, we'll be profiling each of the players from various teams individually over the coming weeks and months. Each player will be asked the same set of questions to help Vikings fans get to know their incoming athletes. 

1. What position do you play? 

   I play left side.

2. How long have you been playing your sport? 

   I've been playing for six years.

3. What helps you drive to succeed in your chosen sport? 

   I really love the sport and if I can succeed in it I feel accomplished.

4. What are some personal goals you hope to achieve during your time at Augustana?

   I hope to create new friendships and grow as an individual.

   1. What program are you taking at Augustana and why?

      I am doing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in kinesiology and sports studies because it seems interesting and will help me with my end goal of getting into education.

   2. Why did you choose to attend Augustana?

      I chose to attend Augustana because it is close to home and I get to play for their volleyball team.

5. Who is someone who inspires you and why? 

   Both my parents inspire me because they are both very hard workers and set a good example for me.

6. What is something you enjoy spending time on outside of your sport and school? 

   I like to hang out with my friends and watch movies.

Leslie's coach, Graeme Thain at Ecole Camrose Composite High School, was excited to hear that she had made the team at Augustana. According to Thain, Leslie had been a starter on the school's team since Grade 10 and according to him she was " anintegral part of the senior girls' volleyball team for three years." Leslie was also named the 2017 MVP and he said that while Leslie will be missed, "she has left a lasting mark on the program so that our returning players will still carry her leadership skills, work ethic, intensity and most importantly team mentality into next season. We wish her all the best at the University of Alberta - Augustana Campus where she is taking her next step in her volleyball career."