VYPE: Kami, what grade are you in this season, and when did you start playing volleyball?
Kami Tate: I am in 11th grade, and I am an outside hitter. I started playing volleyball when I was eleven years old.
VYPE: What do you love most about this team and your teammates?
KT: I love all my teammates and how hard they all work for each other. Each player plays a vital role in our success. However, I am always impressed with Lola Ojo’s performance and leadership. She is always giving 100% effort and I love the competitive energy she brings to the team.
VYPE: How do you mentally prepare yourself for competition?
KT: To mentally prepare myself for competition, I usually watch some film on the opposition’s game, so I have a better idea of how to beat them. I also pray before matches which helps my confidence and my nerves during the game.
VYPE: Which teammate keeps everyone laughing and who is the most serious?
KT: Sarah Scott is always making everyone laugh, and she is definitely the funniest. I think the most serious on the team would be Mylee Moore. She is always thinking about what she can bring to the team while on the court.
VYPE: What’s your favorite memory as a student-athlete with JHS?
KT: My favorite memory with Jenks volleyball was when we won state in 2023 and we all rushed to the center of the court and dogpiled on top of each other, hugging and cheering.
VYPE: What’s your favorite subject and who is your favorite teacher?
KT: My favorite subject in school is biology but my favorite teacher, was my history teacher Mr. Olsen.
VYPE: What’s makes Jenks a special place?
KT: I think Jenks is a great place for me as a student athlete because of how competitive the environment is. It really pushes me to be better, not just physically but academically as well.
VYPE: What’s the best advice you’ve been given?
KT: The best advice I have ever been given was to not let my performance affect my confidence.
VYPE: What are your plans after you graduate?
KT: After high school, I plan on going to college and working in the medical field.
