Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Owl Letters - Kaila Dorish
5/25/2020 1:00:00 PM | Women's Beach Volleyball
Collegiate athletics came to a halt in mid-March. With social distancing, remote work schedules and the inability to gather to cheer on our favorite teams, came a void. The void of seeing our favorite teams compete; the void of watching our favorite student-athletes grow and improve.
Florida Atlantic athletics recognizes that void and has seized the opportunity by providing an opportunity for fans to get to know the FAU athletes and coaches in a series called "Owl Letters." It is just one of the #WinningInParadise series that FAUSports.com will bring to you, our loyal fans.
Dear Beach Volleyball,
You have taught me so many lessons these last three years. You have taught me to never give up and to never stop reaching for my dreams. You have taught me how important teamwork is and how your team is your family. You have taught me that having a positive attitude can take you far, not only in the sport but in school and life. You have taught me how to be patient and how it is ok to make mistakes because that is the stepping-stone to success. You have taught me accountability. Keeping others accountable and having them keep you accountable not only keeps you honest but makes you push harder toward your goals. You have helped me gain confidence, which has helped me to never settle for mediocrity. You have also showed me how to have fun while working through pain. Those long hours of practice in 90-degree heat with the sun beating down on you, along with conditioning, along with lifting, are not easy. But if you are passionate and surround yourself with those who also love beach volleyball, then the pain is minimal. No matter where I end up in the future, beach volleyball will always have a place in my heart.
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Kaila
Previous Letters
Jolie Duffner - April 8, 2020
Alex Smolka - April 10, 2020
Rosa Barnak - April 13, 2020
Alice McCall - April 15, 2020
Bobby Morgensen - April 17, 2020
Kelsey Witkay - April 20, 2020
John McCormack - April 22, 2020
Amanda Leslie -  April 24, 2020
Wilfredo Alvarez - April 27, 2020
Ryan Jamison - April 29, 2020
Arielle Keating - May 1, 2020
Sami Williams - May 4, 2020
Capri Grotowski - May 6, 2020
Erica Brok - May 8, 2020
May Kimhi - May 11, 2020
Ricardo Gonzalez - May 13, 2020
Kim Egozi - May 15, 2020
Anne-Catherine Wasser - May 28, 2020
Martina Kudelova - May 20, 2020
Justine Fournand - May 22, 2020
Kaila Dorish - May 25, 2020
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Florida Atlantic athletics recognizes that void and has seized the opportunity by providing an opportunity for fans to get to know the FAU athletes and coaches in a series called "Owl Letters." It is just one of the #WinningInParadise series that FAUSports.com will bring to you, our loyal fans.
Dear Beach Volleyball,
You have taught me so many lessons these last three years. You have taught me to never give up and to never stop reaching for my dreams. You have taught me how important teamwork is and how your team is your family. You have taught me that having a positive attitude can take you far, not only in the sport but in school and life. You have taught me how to be patient and how it is ok to make mistakes because that is the stepping-stone to success. You have taught me accountability. Keeping others accountable and having them keep you accountable not only keeps you honest but makes you push harder toward your goals. You have helped me gain confidence, which has helped me to never settle for mediocrity. You have also showed me how to have fun while working through pain. Those long hours of practice in 90-degree heat with the sun beating down on you, along with conditioning, along with lifting, are not easy. But if you are passionate and surround yourself with those who also love beach volleyball, then the pain is minimal. No matter where I end up in the future, beach volleyball will always have a place in my heart.
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Kaila
Previous Letters
Jolie Duffner - April 8, 2020
Alex Smolka - April 10, 2020
Rosa Barnak - April 13, 2020
Alice McCall - April 15, 2020
Bobby Morgensen - April 17, 2020
Kelsey Witkay - April 20, 2020
John McCormack - April 22, 2020
Amanda Leslie -  April 24, 2020
Wilfredo Alvarez - April 27, 2020
Ryan Jamison - April 29, 2020
Arielle Keating - May 1, 2020
Sami Williams - May 4, 2020
Capri Grotowski - May 6, 2020
Erica Brok - May 8, 2020
May Kimhi - May 11, 2020
Ricardo Gonzalez - May 13, 2020
Kim Egozi - May 15, 2020
Anne-Catherine Wasser - May 28, 2020
Martina Kudelova - May 20, 2020
Justine Fournand - May 22, 2020
Kaila Dorish - May 25, 2020
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