Emma Wright did her hot yoga and her spin class and worked on jumping off one foot this summer in Phoenix.
Many things motivated her. She is one of two returning starters – and one of four returners who played in 20 or more matches in 2018 - for the Wichita State volleyball team. She made a decision early in her career to put in the extra time required to improve.
She also knows playing time at middle blocker isn't guaranteed, despite her experience.
"If I want to play, I need to get my stuff together," she said.