2008 Volleyball Roster
Sep 12 (Fri)
6 PM
Ellen Henry
- Position:
- Defensive Specialist/Libero
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Long Beach, Calif.
- High School:
- Wilson
Kritza on Henry
Ellen is a very high energy player who has the capacity to play an important role in this team’s success in both the libero or defensive specialist position.
As a sophomore in 2008
Henry played in 23 sets over 12 matches for Colorado, including one start. She saw her most action against No. 3 Texas (10/11) recording a season-high six digs. Henry also recorded a .963 reception percentage with just one error on 27 receptions in the match. On the season, Henry only mishandled four serves for a .942 reception percentage.
As a freshman in 2007
Henry played in 26 matches, starting in 10. She was one of CU’s most consistent passers and played an important part in the back row. Henry picked up a career-high 14 digs against Baylor (10/20). She averaged 1.53 digs per game and ranked fifth on the team. Henry also had seven assists and three aces on the year.
High School
Henry high school team won the 2004, 05, 06 and 07 CIF Moore League Championships. As a junior, her 2005 Cal Juniors squad won the junior Olympics. Henry earned several awards as a senior. She was named to the All-Moore League first team, Varsity Moore League Champs and the All-Moore League Best Defensive Player. She served as the captain in 2005 and 06. In 2004, she was named the Wilson Junior Varsity MVP.
Personal
Born Ellen Kathleen Henry on November 8, 1988 in
Academics
Henry is an open major at
My favorite thing about Colorado Volleyball is: my teammates
Favorite motivational saying or expression: all out ball out
Best moment from your 2008-09 season: beating Nebraska at home
When I am in Coors, I think: its game time
Favorite thing to do in Boulder: pumpkin run, water sliding, camping, sledding
If you could pick one reality TV show to be on, what would it be and why?: Top Chef because I want to become a chef and own my own restaurant
My favorite pump-me-up song is: I’m Shipping up To Boston by the Dropkick Murphys
“Must See” TV for me is: any sports games, especially the Lakers
My teammates would say I am: Out of control, out spoken, protective
The three things I have to pack for a road trip: toothbrush, cell phone, retainer
My goofy superstition is: we have to stand in a specific order on the sideline, it cannot be changed
Sport that I would like to try other than volleyball: boxing
When I am not playing volleyball I’m most likely: relaxing, or competing in thumb war championships
Best talent not related to volleyball: dancing
Favorite restaurant: I Love Sushi or Zan Mai
Favorite musician: Kings of Leon, Lyyke Li
Last book I read: Eclipse
Favorite candy or snack: Triscuits with garden vegetable cream cheese
I would most like to travel to: Greece or New Zealand
Favorite movie: Love and Basketball, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
If I could meet any famous person it would be: Rob Pattinson, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, Dwyane Wade
My most memorable moment in sports: When I started in my first college game against Tulane and passed a 3 off the first serve
Favorite website: www.weather.com, www.textsfromlastnight.com
Favorite volleyball road trip: Lubbock, Texas
Hobbies: napping, eating, snowboarding, beach volleyball, cooking, shopping
My plans for after graduation are: make money
My favorite class at CU is: acting for non majors
My hero is: my mother
Advice to young athletes: dream big
