Brooke Westphal is slated to join the Sun Devils for the 2017 campaign after spending two seasons as a member of the South Florida State College volleyball team where she twice named an All-Conference honoree (Suncoast; First-Team, 2016; Second-Team, 2015). A steady contributor in her two years at South Florida State, Westphal most notably concluded the 2016 season as the NJCAA leader in D/S (8.32). An accomplished competitor on the court and in the classroom, she was twice granted South Florida State College's Athletic and Academic Excellence award while being a Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program member. Westphal intends to pursue a degree in exercise science and hopes to one day works as a strength and conditioning specialist.
What drew you to Arizona State?
The beautiful campus and the amazing coaching staff.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Steve Jobs the creator of Apple because he was very passionate about his work and he created something truly magnificent.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Joel Quenneville from the Chicago Blackhawks
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
The 2015 Stanley Cup Finals, when the Chicago Blackhawks won.
What is your hometown and what do you like best about it?
Michigan City, IN and what I love best is the beautiful view of Lake Michigan.
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Pat Tillman
What is the last book you read?
To Kill a Mockingbird
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
I wouldn't say that I have a favorite artist but my favorite song right now is "Matches" by Cash Cash and ROZES.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Set your goals high, and don't stop until you get there." – Bo Jackson
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Bridesmaids
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
"Be all you can be" and "always follow your dreams".
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Minute to Win It
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Play the piano
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Determined, competitive, and energetic
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Folding laundry
What is your best childhood memory?
Traveling to Minnesota for vacation and feeding the chipmunks.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
"Shark Tank" because it's very interesting to see what kind of inventions people are coming up with in today's society.
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Driving through the mountains in Tennessee
What is one place you really want to visit?
France
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
"Never Gave Up"
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
My great-great-great grandparents that came off the boat from Poland
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
When I was 10 years old I was the District Hoop Shoot Free Throw Champion.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Jonathon Toews
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport of volleyball?
My dad and my high school volleyball mentor, Ashley Edinger/Kohler
What is your favorite volleyball related memory?
Being named the National Junior College Defensive Player of the Week while attending South Florida State my sophomore year.
What is the hardest thing about volleyball?
The training and preparation for a match.
Do you have any personal goals for this upcoming season?
To help the team in any way I can to help us advance to the NCAA tournament.
What drew you to Arizona State?
The beautiful campus and the amazing coaching staff.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Steve Jobs the creator of Apple because he was very passionate about his work and he created something truly magnificent.
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Joel Quenneville from the Chicago Blackhawks
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
The 2015 Stanley Cup Finals, when the Chicago Blackhawks won.
What is your hometown and what do you like best about it?
Michigan City, IN and what I love best is the beautiful view of Lake Michigan.
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
Pat Tillman
What is the last book you read?
To Kill a Mockingbird
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
I wouldn't say that I have a favorite artist but my favorite song right now is "Matches" by Cash Cash and ROZES.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"Set your goals high, and don't stop until you get there." – Bo Jackson
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
Bridesmaids
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
"Be all you can be" and "always follow your dreams".
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
Minute to Win It
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
Play the piano
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Determined, competitive, and energetic
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Folding laundry
What is your best childhood memory?
Traveling to Minnesota for vacation and feeding the chipmunks.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
"Shark Tank" because it's very interesting to see what kind of inventions people are coming up with in today's society.
What is your favorite road trip destination?
Driving through the mountains in Tennessee
What is one place you really want to visit?
France
If someone wrote a book about your life what would they title it?
"Never Gave Up"
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
My great-great-great grandparents that came off the boat from Poland
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
When I was 10 years old I was the District Hoop Shoot Free Throw Champion.
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
Jonathon Toews
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport of volleyball?
My dad and my high school volleyball mentor, Ashley Edinger/Kohler
What is your favorite volleyball related memory?
Being named the National Junior College Defensive Player of the Week while attending South Florida State my sophomore year.
What is the hardest thing about volleyball?
The training and preparation for a match.
Do you have any personal goals for this upcoming season?
To help the team in any way I can to help us advance to the NCAA tournament.