North Carolina State University Athletics
Off The Court With Brittany Pacella
10/26/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 26, 2005
Brittany Pacella, a freshman on the NC State volleyball team, submitted answers to GoPack.com this past summer on a variety of subjects, most having nothing to do with volleyball. The rightside hitter/setter from Reading, Pa., is recovering from knee surgery on a torn ACL, suffered last spring and will most likely redshirt this season. A four-year varsity letterwinner on the volleyball team at Reading Holy Name High School in Reading, Pa., Pacella was a two-time all-state selection, earning first-team honors as a senior. The 2004 Berks County Player of the Year and league player of the year, she was also a two-time first-team all-district and all-county selection. Leading the team to 25-3 record and runner-up finish at state championship as a senior, Pacella also played club volleyball for the Philadelphia Volleyball Academy.
GoPack: If a movie were made about you, which actor would you pick to play the part of you?
BP: Michelle Rodriguez
GoPack: Why did you choose to come to NC State?
BP: I fell in love with the coaches, the players and campus as well as the program. I felt that it was the perfect fit all the way around.
GoPack: When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
BP: Figure Skater
GoPack: Nobody know how much you like to what?
BP: Listen to country music
GoPack: What was your most embarrassing moment on the court?
BP: During a club tournament a girl had overpassed a ball right to me. I hit it right back at her, and it had hit her in the head. I thought that the play was dead and had no idea where the ball went. Sure enough, it came back over and landed on my head.
GoPack: What has been your greatest moment outside of volleyball?
BP: Traveling with friends and family
GoPack: What are your pregame rituals?
BP: I listen to a warm-up CD, get hyped with the girls on the team and then stretch a little more
GoPack: Who would you like to switch places for a day with?
BP: Shawn Hannity. I'm going into communications and I love him on TV
GoPack: What are your favorite hobbies?
BP: Listening to music, playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, spending time with family and of course shopping
GoPack: If you had to give up all your possessions but one, what would you keep?
BP: My shoes from the state championships
GoPack: What is your favorite place on campus?
BP: The court
GoPack: Who has influenced you the most in your life?
BP: My mother and father. They have been there for me my whole life encouraging me to go for my goals, and they made sure they did what they could to help me reach those goals
GoPack: If you were in charge of practice for a week, what would you have the team do?
BP: Play Queen of the Court!
GoPack: If you could be on a reality TV show, which would you choose?
BP: Real World Road Rules
GoPack: If you could be on any magazine cover, which would you choose?
BP: USA Volleyball
GoPack: What event in history would have liked to have witnessed?
BP: Walking on the moon
GoPack: What was your favorite all-time Christmas gift?
BP: A teddy bear that I still have from when I was a kid
GoPack: In 10 years what do you plan to be doing?
BP: Happily married with children, working in communications and still involved with volleyball
GoPack: What is your favorite movie?
BP: Heavy Weights
GoPack: What is your favorite TV show?
BP: Saturday Night Live
GoPack: What is your favorite food?
BP: Spaghetti and meatballs
GoPack: If you were rich and decided to buy a boat, what would you call it?
BP: Hurricane BP
