KENNESAW, Ga. - For Leah Freeman, her senior season at Kennesaw State has been moving quickly. "Most people say to cherish all the moments, but then you don't realize how fast it goes... At the same time, it has been so fun." she said.
 
Freeman has taken the role of a leader this season and has set goals for herself both on and off the court. On the court, she has set a goal to raise her passing numbers by the end of the season. Off the court, she has focused on guiding the team to compete at a higher level.
 
Over her four years at Kennesaw State Freeman says she has grown in many ways. As a player her competitiveness has gotten stronger. As a person, she has expanded her circle and has made so many unforgettable friendships and memories. One memory she will never forget was a game her sophomore year against Jacksonville State. Coach promised that if they won their third straight game against Jacksonville State, he would celebrate doing the worm. Sure enough, they won and he delivered.
 
Coach Keith Schunzel has witnessed Freeman's growth firsthand. He notes that while she has always been energetic and personable, she has matured tremendously both on and off the court. Her skills have continued to improve, but it's her leadership and the way she carries herself that truly sets her apart. Coach also recalls being drawn to recruit her because of the spark she brought to the court and how all her teammates were always drawn to them. He says her energy, positivity, and presence were simply infectious.
 
Having started her career in the ASUN, Freeman has experienced the transition firsthand as KSU made the move into CUSA. Competing in CUSA has shown her the difference in competition compared to ASUN. "The lever is higher" Freeman said. "Teams that finished last in CUSA would probably be middle to top in the ASUN."
 
As the season has gone on, Freeman wants her season to be remembered for one thing: winning. She admits that it hasn't sunk in yet that she only has two months left in her college career. "Coach mentioned it in practice, but Maggie and I didn't even think twice, it's just gone by so fast."
 
Freeman brings advice to younger players and says, "No one cares, just do what you want to do." Reminding them to play freely, focus on growing, and to cherish every memory without caring what others think.
 
Looking ahead, Freeman has been keeping her options open regarding her plans after college. She hopes to continue her volleyball career and play overseas or stay in Kennesaw to start up her career in Journalism and Emerging Media.
 
As she closes out her senior season, Freeman will be back on the court this weekend when the Owls face FIU at home on Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4.

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