I never set out to have a long career in volleyball. I didn’t even know the professional world existed when I started. - Foluke Akinradewo

I got to compete for Team USA for the first time in almost three years. I never truly understood how much weight the USA jersey held until yesterday. It’s been a long and arduous journey to get back here and there were many times I debated calling it quits along the way, but I’m so glad I didn’t. It was all worth it.

I think what’s helped me the most is the fact that I never looked too far ahead. I’ve kept my head down, put in the hard work, dreamed big, and tried to treat others the way I would want to be treated. And above all, I’ve been blessed.

I’m not exactly sure what I want to do once I finish my career, but I do know that I want to do something in medicine.