Entering the NCAA transfer portal, volleyball veteran Reagan Rutherford traded to the Texas Longhorns from Kentucky. The All-American outside hitter, Rutherford, has notably averaged 3.4 kills in each set during the latest season. Transferring to the Texas volleyball team, which won its second consecutive national title by defeating Nebraska, Rutherford is all set to bolster its roster.

As a Texas athlete, Rutherford is embarking on a new chapter this year. She has always credited her faith to be the guiding force across her life. And, in her recent interview, Rutherford took to disclose valuable recruitment advice to the young players.

Reagan Rutherford expressed her unfeigned perspective

The official Instagram handle of ‘league one volleyball’ (LOVB) featured the volleyball sensation, Regan Rutherford, in its latest interview. The caption to the clip reads, “Get to know LOVB Student Athlete @reaganrutherfordd you can watch the lethal lefty oppo next season with @texasvolleyball #LOVBforLife.” Rutherford passionately reflects on her journey in volleyball, widely known for being a premier outside hitter in college volleyball.

Initiating her journey in middle school, Rutherford acknowledges the role of her sister. “I only started playing because it was something my sister had done, and she’s just a role model for me,” she remarked. Her older sister, Kenedi, is two years older than Regan. She further adds, “I was really into soccer and track before volleyball. She really pushed me, and I’m thankful for that every day.”

Receiving her first collegiate letter in the 14 year, Regan ultimately realized her potential. With the zeal “to be the best at everything I do,” she began to enthusiastically hone her techniques and skills. She reckons, “The recruiting process, I would say, was overwhelming.” However, she has the ultimate advice for young players who are dealing with similar pressure, it is “just to take your time.”

She encourages them to avoid rushing and “find out the chemistry of the team… what the bench is doing, how the team interacts with each other.” The ultimate goal is to find the right team that will keep the players happy and content. Happiness is the ultimate pursuit.

Rutherford aims to be a role model

As her volleyball career is accelerating, Rutherford is taking things more seriously than ever, remarking in the interview. She also adds that she ”appreciates the opportunity to play so much more”, given her high-profile transfer.

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PrepVolleyball has ranked her as the No. 10 recruit in the country, particularly known for being the First-Team AVCA Under Armour All-American. For Rutherford, she wants to be a role model for those who watch volleyball, inspiring them to see its scope and future prospects.

As a veteran player joining the Texas Longhorns, fans await to see Rutherford achieve new heights with the team.

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