Lauren O'Reilly

Biography

Club:

Trinity Western University

Languages spoken:

English

Idols (in sport or other):

Josh Hamilton

Favourite activities outside of sport:

Music

Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):

Chelsea (Jan 22, 1986), Bryce (August 16, 1987), Denham (July 27, 1996), Brie (January 24, 1998)

Pre-competition rituals / superstitions:

Chew gum

Training Location(s):

Winnipeg, MB

Preferred sport events / Specialties:

Baseball, Football

Coach(es):

Arnd Ludwig, Scott Koskie

Senior national athlete since:

2009

Nickname (s):

Reilly

College/ University (year graduated):

Trinity Western University (2012)

Focus of studies:

Human Kinetics/ Business

Org./ charities supported:

Athletes in Action

Other sports participated in:

Basketball, Ice Hockey

Favourite movies / TV shows:

HIMYM, Glee, Community, The Bachelor

Favourite quote / motto:

Blaze Your Own Path – K.F.

It would surprise you to know that I …:

can solve a rubiks cube in less than 3 minutes

National titles (include event, year):

U16 club national champions
U18 club national champions

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2011:

Pan-American Cup: placed 5th
Norceca Championships: placed 6th

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:

Pan-american cup: placed 7th
World Championships: tied 20th

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2009:

Pan-american cup: placed 7th
1st World Championship Qualifier: 2nd place
2nd World Championship Qualified: 1st
place

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2007:

Michigan State University: Big 10 player of the week
Advanced to the sweet sixteen, top 16 teams in the country
Most improved player

18U Club Volleyball National Champion
18U Club Volleyball Nationals MVP

World Championship appearances – Best results by year:

2010 World Championships – tied for 20th

Major awards (ex. CDN Player of Year, Hall of Fame inductee):

CIS All Canadian 2010
CIS 2nd Team All star
Canada West 1st Team All star