We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Cassady Cook. We found a very likable, intelligent and team oriented young lady. We feel that she is a great all-around talent that can play defense, set and be a presence at the net. Below are a few question and answers followed by a Player Profile on Cassady.
SFVR: Tell us about your love for the game and your desire to become a better player?
CASSADY: I really want to become a high level volleyball player at the college level. I am looking forward to that level of competition.
SFVR: What does the word Coachable mean to you?
CASSADY: A coachable player is a person who is always willing to learn something new from a coach and apply it in practices and game situations.
SFVR: Royal Palm Beach had never made it pass regionals except for this year. Describe how it felt to make it to the State Finals?
CASSADY: We were always good, but we never had that 'something' to get us all the way to state. This year it all came together, which was perfect for my senior season.
PLAYER PROFILE
Cassady Cook - SR. 5'11" Position: S/OH/RS Team captain in 2007 & 2008
Last measured approach reach: 9'4", block reach 8'9.5" standing reach 7'4"
High School: Royal Palm Beach, FL. Coach: Sal Ciano
Coaches Comments:
Sal Ciano Head Coach Royal Palm Beach High: "Great all around player, very talented and versatile, could be an instant contributor as a hitter, setter or utility player - the numbers back him up. Cook who plays both the outside hitter and setter positions, finished the season with 338 kills, 352 assists, 247 digs and 81 blocks. Balanced numbers like those are very uncommon at the high-school level and one of the main reasons Cook is the 2008 Palm Beach Post and the Sun-Sentinel Player of the year.
Steve Wilcosky Head Coach Nova Southeasten, Boomers 16 Elite Coach: Cassady is a very physical athlete with good knowledge of the game. She has a cannon for an arm while possessing the ability to create shots as well. Cassady is also a presence at the net with her blocking and her timing has improved tremendously. Personally Cassady was a fun athlete to coach and has a big upside as she continues to develop.
Lynze Roos Head Coach Lynn University, Boomers 17 Elite coach: “Cassady was an impact player on our 17s team. She was able to step into any role that we needed and did so with confidence and determination. Cassady was our go-to player and delivered with key kills and blocks which helped rank the team in the top 3 of the Florida Region.”
Awards and Recognition:
* 2008 Palm Beach Post - Player of the Year, for Palm Beach County.
* 2008 Sun Sentinel - Player of the Year, for Palm Beach County.
* 2008 No.1 on the South Florida Volleyball Report Fabulous 50.
* 2008 News Channel 12 Athlete of the Week.
* 2008 1st Team All County - Sun Sentinel.
* 2008 1st Team All Area - Palm Beach Post.
* 2007 Florida Sports Writers Association All-State 3rd Team.
* 2007 1st Team All County - Sun Sentinel.
* 2007 1st Team All Area - Palm Beach Post.
* 2007 1st Team All Conference - Palm Beach Post.
* 2006 2nd Team All Conference - Palm Beach Post.
* 2006 All Tournament Team - East Coast Challenge
Non-Volleyball Related Awards:
* 2008-09 Student Council Rep, SADD
* 2007-09 Class Officer - Secretary
* 2007-09 National Honor Society - Officer - Soc. Director, Parliamentarian
* 2006-07 USAA National Science Merit Award
GPA/HPA: 3.5/4.0
Major(s) to be Studied: Business, Psychology or Education.
Hobbies: Volleyball, whether its at the gym, the beach or on a grass field. She also enjoys swimming, volunteering at her sisters school and a multitude of sports.
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes.
Favorite Vacation: Anything by a pool or water.
ATTN: COACHES - WRITE US FOR CASSAY COOK CONTACT INFORMATION, TRANSCRIPTS AND REFRENCES. volleyballreport@gmail.com
We wish you the very best. Please stay in contact with us and let us know how your college career goes.
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