Julie Young

Biography

Club:

SWE volleyteam/ Team Canada

Languages spoken:

English

Idols (in sport or other):

Martina Hingis

Favourite activities outside of sport:

Playing Guitar, Running, Coffee

Pre-competition rituals / superstitions:

Listening to Music

Training Location(s):

Erfurt Germany/ Winnipeg Canada

Preferred sport events / Specialties:

Tennis

Coach(es):

Heiko Herzberg/ Lupo Ludwig

Senior national athlete since:

2009

Nickname (s):

Jules

College/ University (year graduated):

University of Calgary

Focus of studies:

History

Other sports participated in:

Soccer

Favourite movies / TV shows:

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves/ Modern Family

Favourite quote / motto:

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful” – Albert Schweitzer

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:

World Championships

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2009:

Qualified for the World Championships – Tijuana Mexico August
Best Defender – World Qualifier in Puerto Rico July
Silver Medal – Canadian University Championships

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:

Bronze Medal – Canadian University Championships
All Canadian
Canada West All-star

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2007:

Bronze Medal – Canadian University Championships

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2006:

Bronze Medal – Canadian University Championships

World Championship appearances – Best results by year:

2010 – 20th

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

All-Canadian University
Academic All-Canadian University