With the 2021 men's volleyball season here, it's time for Nittany Lion fans to learn a little bit more about the new faces on the team. This is part seven of our eight-part Q&A series with the 2021 freshman class.
Let's get to know Bogdan Ivanov from Boston!
Bogdan Ivanov
Position: Opposite Hitter
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
High School: Boston Latin
Bogdan's Full Bio
Why Penn State?
I chose Penn State because it will challenge me both academically and athletically. It allows me to play volleyball at the highest level with some of the best players in the country while also providing me with a top-notch education that will prepare me for life after volleyball.
What is your major?
I am majoring in biology.
What are your biggest strengths as a player?
My biggest strengths are my height and heavy arm. They allow me to be physical and swing high and hard at the net and behind the service line. I am also always willing to take criticism and advice from my teammates and coaches so that I can learn and improve.
What is your biggest volleyball accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment is winning the league championship in my junior year of high school. We play in the toughest league in the state and it was the first time we had won it in 13 years. It also happened to be me and my coach's last season with the team, and it was a great way to cap off our careers and bring the school it's first banner in over a decade.
Did you know… During his senior year in high school, Bogdan and a few of his classmates started a non-profit organization called "A Helping Elbow" to assist with grocery and utility deliveries among other services to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
