Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Alyssa Muench

Alyssa Muench has been playing sports for Central Florida Christian Academy since she and her family arrived in Florida nearly six years ago. Over the years, she has played softball and basketball, and this fall she is a senior leader for the Eagles varsity volleyball team, helping to set the tone as an outside hitter.

How do you think your senior year of school is going?

It’s going great. I’m dual-enrolling this year. It’s definitely a challenge, having to balance sports and dual-enrollment, but I think it’s a good challenge for me.

What’s the outlook for the team?

Right now, our team is doing well. I’m excited for how we’ll do in districts. I think we have a good chance of going past districts and going to regionals.

Which win so far are you most excited about?

Our best win so far was our first game of the season, actually, against City of Life Christian Academy. We actually went down and lost the first two sets, and then we came back and won in the fifth set. 

What do you like about volleyball?

It’s not just a single-person sports — you have to be together as a team. … It’s not just about one person.

Best volleyball advice you’ve got over the years?

The best advice I’ve gotten is to always stay relaxed during a game and don’t let it get in your head. Volleyball is a very mental game and there’s always a next ball. That was from my coach Adam (Levi) at Top Select.

Do you have any hobbies apart from volleyball?

I love anything that has to do with being outdoors. Back when we lived in Missouri, we used to live on a lake, so I love skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding — anything that has to do with the water. I love the outdoors.

What are you hoping to study in college?

I either want to do something that has to do with animal training or something that involves travel.

What’s your favorite Bible verse?

I really love Philippians 4:13 because, as a sports player, I can tell myself that any time my confidence gets low.

What’s your favorite show to binge-watch on Netflix?

Definitely “Riverdale.” I’ve already binge-watched all of Season One, but Season Two is coming out some time in October, so I’m really excited about that.