MARTY ROSS

Class: RS Junior
Hometown: Frankfort, Ill.
High School: Providence Catholic
Transfer from: University of Pacific
Height: 6-10
Position: Middle Hitter

COACH KNIFFIN'S COMMENTS

"We had an eye on Marty when he was in High School. According to his most recent coach, his potential is surpassed only by his work ethic. He will be a great addition to this year's championship campaign. "

ON THE COURT

2014 (University of the Pacific)
Helped the Tigers lead the nation in blocks per set (3.05) last season by chipping in 1.05 in his 55 sets played, tied for 19th in the NCAA.
Finished the year with 58 blocks, including nine solo
Average 1.36 per set

 
2013 (University of the Pacific)
Recorded 32 kills
Also added 20 blocks, including three solos

Providence Catholic High School
2012 Volleyball Magazine Boys' Fab 50 list presented by Mizuno
2011 Southtown Star All-Area Team and was named a third-team Chicago Sun Times All-Area
Also played basketball for the Celtics

Ultimate Volleyball Club
Led his club team to a second place finish in the 2010 USA Volleyball Junior National Championships where he was selected to the All-Tournament Team

OFF THE COURT
Lived in Chicago for 19 years and moved out to California with his family
Spent over a week in Puerto Rico and visited numerous places only locals knew about

MEET MARTY
Parents: Don and Jan Ross
Siblings: Amanda Ross
Reason you chose UC Irvine: UCI is one of the top schools in the nation both academically and athletically, and there was a strong family atmosphere when I visited campus
Intended major: Social ecology
Dream job: A career in law enforcement
Ideal place to live: Orange County or Italy
Collegiate-years bucket list: Win the National Championship
Pipe dream: Play professionally overseas and on the USA National Team
Proudest moment: Signing my national letter of intent to play collegiate volleyball
Most admired person/why: My best friend Matt who passed away in March of 2013 and was the most generous person I knew with a work ethic second to none
Quirky habit: Checking my phone every five minutes
Secret talent: Drawing and cooking
Favorite Quote: "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost."
Favorite vacation spot: Puerto Rico
Favorite way to spend a Saturday night: Spending quality time with close friends
Favorite Movie: Shutter Island
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite midnight snack: Peanut butter and honey sandwich
Favorite pro sports team: Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite band: Blink 182
Favorite TV show: Lost