With the 2021 men's volleyball season approaching, it's time for Nittany Lion fans to learn a little bit more about the new faces on the team. This is part six of our eight-part Q&A series with the 2021 freshman class.
Today's introduction is Polish native, Michal Kowal!
Michal Kowal (MEE-howl KO-vol)
Position: Outside Hitter
Hometown: Rzeszów, Poland (Zhe-sov)
Previous team: AKS Resovia Rzeszów
Michal's full bio
Why Penn State?
Penn State gives me a lot of opportunities as a player. It has a great volleyball program which I have always wanted to be a part of. Moreover, it is one of the best schools in the US
What is your major?
I pursuing a major in business marketing.
What are your strengths as a player?
As an outside, I'm well rounded and I believe I can help the team in several different areas.
What is your biggest volleyball accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment was in 2018 when I won a championship in Poland with my school team.
Did you know…Michal's father, Andrezej, has coached in the Polish professional league since 2014 where he also played professionally from 1987-2002.
