UST Women's Volleyball Team's New Player Jessey Laine De Leon: Venus Bernal's 2nd Coming?
There's a new kid in town in the Tigresses' Lare, her name Jessey Laine M. De Leon. With his physique and facial features, I can foresee her as the new Venus Bernal of UST. Venus excels as an open spiker and so as Jessey. Both of them also jump high.
Focus and Determination. That is what Jessey De Leon is all about. Those two words fit her perfectly. It is very obvious that this girl is an achiever, smart and has a lot to offer.
Don’t be fooled by her lean form and that sweet smile, coz this girl can surely bring her artistic side to the court and play around with your emotions.
Fun Facts! Interesting Infos! Everything you need to know about Jessey!
How is volleyball affecting your life now?
With small words, I would say that volleyball changed my whole life a lot. It altered how I view things, how my confidence is, how I pray, the strength of my faith… how everything matters. Most especially – volleyball influenced me by teaching Jessey how to fully TRUST GOD.
Do you consider yourself as a star?
I don’t deem myself as a star. Haha. I still have a lot to learn.
What motivates you to play volleyball?
There’s a lot. Back in high school, I was motivated to play for my teammates and my coaches. My family and friends up to now are always here to cheer me up, which keeps me actuated and inspired. Granted that all the things don’t come my way when I play, nevertheless they are still there, which serves as a key for my determination. Last but not the least, God, who is the reason for all.
Yes, I should be ready. In the first place, choosing to be an athlete is already a responsibility. Now that we are heading to UST, a greater responsibility awaits us and I should still keep my feet on the ground whilst I’m on the edge of my seat doing my tasks as a student-athlete.
Can you give us 5 reasons why you choose UST?
Are you willing to sacrifice your studs just to play volleyball?
Is there anyway you can quit volleyball? why?
The only way that could quit me from playing volleyball is if I will be out of my depth, because someday academics would not be in favor with my volleyball life – of mixed tight schedules, never-ending plates, stressful nights, no sleep, and a lot more. Just the thought of it preys on my mind. Architecture will only be the reason, sadly.
What can you say about your new teammates?
I still don’t know them that much, but the way I see it – they are beyond awesome.
A volleyball player, art student, amateur photographer, unsatisfied fashion lover, third honor graduate, that will continue to chase her hopes and dreams.
- Jessey is the tallest among the incoming players of UST. A very bright girl who has many honors in her high school. She is a very good blocker. Though she has problems when it comes to middle attacks, she would rather spike in the open position than in the middle. Needs to develop her quick attacks and need to learn to do running attacks. In the scrimmage versus team A players, she blocked attacks from Judy, Maru and Mia. Need also to gain more weight because she is really reed thin.
best st. scho friend and teammate ni mika reyes?