2016 Recruit Profile: Amanda Mosack

This post was written by incoming freshman, Amanda Mosack



"Amanda has competed at a high level and has the experience we're looking for in a setter. She is comfortable out-of-system and can run a fast-tempo offense. Amanda also is a mature and wonderful young woman who is focused on earning her degree. Her future is bright." ~ Head Coach Geoff Braun

Amanda Mosack played volleyball for Shawn Strege at Webster Schroeder High School and club volleyball at VolleyFX for nine years. She'll come to Fredonia in August to study criminal justice.

Below, Amanda describes her college search, how she decided what to major in, and what she'll take away from her time at Webster Schroeder:

1) Your mom told me that one reason you chose Fredonia is because you wanted to be coached the same way in college as you were in high school. Can you explain that?

Webster Schroeder girls volleyball coach, Shawn Strege

In my college search, I was ultimately looking for coaches who care that I do well, not only on the volleyball court but also in school, and in "real life." I looked for this in a coach because that is how I was coached throughout high school. My coach, Shawn Strege, would come find me during my lunch during the school day to check in about school, club volleyball, how my family is, etc. This made me feel like I was cared about, and important. After meeting Coach Braun and you I could immediately tell that I would be cared about in the same manner. This had a huge impact on my decision. I couldn't imagine going throughout high school without a coach who genuinely cared about me. When I thought about how much I loved having Strege as my coach I then realized that I would be able to have that same environment at Fredonia, which made my decision easy.

2) For anyone reading this who might be choosing a college soon, do you have any advice for them based on what you learned in the last year?

As much as college visits can be a drag, go on as many as you can, very early in the process. You'll start to realize what you do and don't like about schools and see all of the different options and opportunities that schools have to offer. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!!!! Trust me. Don't do it. You will be so much less stressed, and your parents won't stress you out... as much :) You will thank yourself in the long run.

3) You wavered between majoring in business and criminal justice coming into college. Can you tell me what helped you decide?

Well, I took about 8 or 9 business classes in high school, and I knew exactly what to expect out of each class. I learned some pretty valuable lessons in the classes, and I am thankful that I took them, however it just seemed so predictable. The first semester of senior year I took a class called "Law and Justice" which was just about the most interesting class I have ever been in. I was always excited to go to class to listen to my teacher explain crazy court cases and learn about laws I never knew existed! I was just so intrigued by the criminal justice system and I could envision myself doing something in the field after graduating from college. My father, Phil Mosack is a retired New York State Trooper, my Uncle Ron Slapelis (Fredonia Alum '86) is a Rochester City Police officer, and my Great Uncle Donald Mark is retired New York State Supreme Court Judge, so growing up I had a little bit of a background of how the criminal justice system works. I have always been interested in criminal justice and it wasn't until I took Law and Justice that made me open up my eyes to potentially a career in the field!  

What's going to be your favorite memory when you look back at your time at Webster Schroeder?

My favorite memory stems from being a member of the volleyball team. My team is so closely knit and I have truly become sisters with all of my teammates. I know that in 10-15 years I will be going to all of their weddings and being active parts of their lives. Fellow students at Schroeder viewed the volleyball team as a cult, which was understandable. We ate lunch together everyday in our JV coach's room. We turned his room almost into our own room and may or may not have left personal items there like sweatshirts, hair straighteners, makeup, deodorant, hair brushes and anything else you could imagine a teenaged girl would need during the day. Plus, everyone always supported each other different extracurricular activities. Whether it be a chorus concert, a track meet, or a food truck rodeo that someone was working in, teammates would always show up to support each other. I am so thankful to have been able to been a part of such an awesome team.