"Off the Court" with Senior Captain Matt Briskey: The Inaugural Season

“Off the Court” with Matt Briskey is an inside look at the Men’s Volleyball team. We may see what happens on the court, but this column takes an inside look at Wittenberg’s newest team.

Briskey, the lone Senior on Wittenberg's roster, is ready to lead the Tigers on their journey through the sports first ever season. File Photo|Nick Falzerano
Briskey, the lone Senior on Wittenberg's roster, is ready to lead the Tigers on their journey through the sports first ever season. File Photo|Nick Falzerano
January 18, 2016

Matt Briskey, Senior Captain

"Off the Court" with Matt Briskey is an inside look at the Men's Volleyball team. We may see what happens on the court, but this column takes an inside look at Wittenberg's newest team, compiled by fellow Wittenberg student-athlete, Stephanie Glass.

Matt Briskey is the only senior member of the team, and was selected by the team as captain. He has been devoted to Tiger Men's Volleyball from the very beginning, first as a member of club volleyball, and now as a leader of the varsity team. Matt will give us weekly updates on what Wittenberg Men's Volleyball is all about. This week, Matt will introduce himself and his team, "Off the Court."

 

SG: What is your major?

MB: I am a triple major in Business Finance, Economics, and Chinese

 

SG-What are your plans after graduation?

MB: I would like to gain work experience, than eventually go back to school to get my MBA in a couple of years.

 

SG: What is your favorite volleyball memory?

MB: I would have to say my favorite volleyball memory is Men's Volleyball's introduction at Wittenberg. I never thought I would get to play collegiately, so I'm very thankful for the opportunity to play varsity volleyball, even if it's only for one season.

 

SG: Having played club volleyball for three years, what is it like finally being a part of an official varsity team as a senior?
 
MB: It is pretty different. I had to run the club volleyball team, which meant taking care of the administrative side of things. Now, [Coach] Evan takes care of all of that and it is really nice just having to worry about playing volleyball. Also, varsity is at a much different level than club, so I get to play at a more competitive level.

 

SG: What makes your team special?

MB:The ability to set a precedent and tradition. This is the first [Men's Volleyball Team], so we are able to lay the foundation for future teams.

 

SG: What is your can't-miss game this season?

MB:Our Wittenberg Tiger [Jim Coleman Memorial] Invitational, which will be January 29-30 at home.

 

UP NEXT

  • The Tigers open up their first season this Friday, the 22nd, against Olivet at 7:00p.m. as part of the Wittenberg Quad.