Meet The Newcomers: Joel Schneidmiller
January 01, 2018 | Men's Volleyball
Getting to know Joel Schneidmiller
Freshman
Undecided major
6-6, Outside Hitter
Saratoga, Calif./Saratoga HS
Why I Chose UC Irvine…
I felt like it was the best option for me. Love the location and the philosophy of the team.
UC Irvine bucket list…
Graduate with multiple National Championships, start all 4 years and hit .400 over my career.
The person I admire most…
My Mom.
Someday, after UC Irvine, I would love to…
Play professionally overseas.
Vacation spot…
The Maldives
My karaoke song…
The Motto - Drake
Something else you might want to know about me…
Played basketball all 4 years of high school.
What Coach Kniffin wants you to know about me…
I was a USA Youth National Team member
Freshman
Undecided major
6-6, Outside Hitter
Saratoga, Calif./Saratoga HS
Why I Chose UC Irvine…
I felt like it was the best option for me. Love the location and the philosophy of the team.
UC Irvine bucket list…
Graduate with multiple National Championships, start all 4 years and hit .400 over my career.
The person I admire most…
My Mom.
Someday, after UC Irvine, I would love to…
Play professionally overseas.
Vacation spot…
The Maldives
My karaoke song…
The Motto - Drake
Something else you might want to know about me…
Played basketball all 4 years of high school.
What Coach Kniffin wants you to know about me…
I was a USA Youth National Team member
Players Mentioned
Outside Hitter
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