Junior Bo Bronson chose volleyball in third grade and stuck with it ever since. As she’s grown up with the sport, Bronson’s played in school and club as well as working out daily for the sport.
“It’s nonstop every day,” Bronson said. “It goes high-school season, club season, and club season overlaps with pre-season for high school.”
Bronson started getting emails from schools her freshman year. Schools can send out emails to athletes, inviting them to visit and attend their camps, but they can’t put out a formal offer or express that they’re interested until June 15.
On June 15, Bronson woke up to a video and text sent at 12:19 in the morning.
“I know this day might get a bit crazy for you, but I hope you will take it all in stride and enjoy the process and the amazing opportunities ahead of you,” said University of Northern Iowa(UNI) coach Kim Davis.
She had also been in contact and got offers from the University of Nebraska Omaha, Lipscomb University, Dayton University, and DePaul University.
“I was shocked that schools would reach out to me that early, and it was extra special for UNI as they sent a video,” Bronson said.
After a couple of weeks of deciding, Bronson verbally committed to a full-ride at UNI over the other schools.
“UNI made it more personal when I had my first call with them,” Bronson said. “They were really nice, and it just kind of clicked because I felt comfortable talking to them.”
