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cavalier profile had many discussions on how we can go a little harder all the time, and she has bought in 100 percent. "She is has been a great leader since I named her cap- tain, and she has exceeded my expectations right now. O'Shoney ranked fifth in the ACC in hitting percentage three years ago with her mind set on leading the vol- leyball program in a new direction. Under first-year head coach Dennis Hohenshelt, O'Shoney may finally have her opportunity to do so. The 6-1 middle blocker, who is a tri-captain and a pre- season All-ACC selection, has done a good job adopting and executing her new coach's system. "For the fourth-years, it has been a difficult three years and I understand," Hohenshelt offered. "Jess and I have JESSICA O'SHONEY Fourth-Year • Volleyball Jessica O'Shoney landed at the University of Virginia " and seventh in blocks in 2011, and entered the season ranked 10th on Virginia's all-time career list with 321 career total blocks. The Austin, Texas, native has worked very hard to improve her status as a formidable defender at the net. "Obviously volleyball is a very fast sport, but blocking is all about patience," O'Shoney said. "I have had to learn to that I grew up with and have loved so much, and don't ever see that changing, overseas and playing professionally for a couple of years, and then maybe coming back here to coach somewhere. Along with two older brothers who helped get her " she said. "I am considering going " game ready, O'Shoney gives ultimate credit to her mother. "She was the one yelling at me from the sidelines at all of my games," she said. "My mom has been my biggest critic and supporter, but definitely more of a supporter. She is my best friend and has always been there for me. — Sean Corso ◆ Photo by Matt Riley/courtesy UVa " CAVALIER CORNER ◆ OCTOBER 2012 ◆ 53 traditional career, O'Shoney plans to put her forthcom- ing degree in women's studies on the back burner and pursue her passion. "Ultimately, I want be a volleyball coach; it is something While most of her classmates are preparing for a more " be patient in making the proper reads … watching film, knowing tendencies and being prepared.