Redhawk nation, it's time to get to know the Seattle U volleyball newcomers! Seattle U signed three athletes to their 2023 recruiting class and each will look to have an impact on the upcoming season. Our first feature is Anastasia Galanou. Galanou is a graduate transfer from Villanova University that primarily features as a outside hitter.
Q: How did your volleyball journey begin?
GALANOU: I began my athletics journey with ballet but quickly realized that a sport like volleyball was much more suitable for me.
Q: When did you start taking volleyball seriously?
GALANOU: After I had the opportunity to play for a few months, I really feel in love with the sport and decided to make it my passion.
Q: How did your recruitment process with the Redhawks go?
GALANOU: The coaches made it really easy for me. I reached out to them sometime after our season ended and they got back to me really quickly. They made my experience unique and I am excited to be a part of this family.
Q: When you aren't playing volleyball, what do you like to do?
GALANOU: I normally will be hanging out with my friends or organizing my place/room. I really enjoy walking around the city and finding local coffee shops that I haven't been to before.
Q: What do you like the most about Seattle University?
GALANOU: I really like how the school is located in a big city and has a similar student population to my previous one.
Q: Do you have any rituals or superstitions before a match or during?
GALANOU: I wouldn't say I have any real rituals but I always make sure to mentally and physically prepare myself in order to perform in the best way.
Q: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why?
GALANOU: I would like to be able to fly so I can have a cool view of the city.
Q: Is pineapple allowed on pizza?
GALANOU: No, pineapple is absolutely not allowed on my pizza. My go to would have to be bacon and ranch.
Q: What's your go-to midnight snack?
GALANOU: Goldfish
Q: You just won the lottery, what's the first thing you buy?
GALANOU: A house in a tropical place.
Quick Hits:
Favorite social media platform: Instagram
Favorite movie: The Queen's Gambit
Favorite artist: Pop music or EDM
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat
Favorite food: Greek pilafi with feta
Fun fact: I am the tallest of my siblings even though I am the youngest
Favorite Sport to Watch: Volleyball or football
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Olympiacos
Season ticket packages for the upcoming season are on sale now. Season ticket benefits include up to a 40% discount off single game prices, priority access to NCAA Tournament tickets and special offers only available to season ticket holders. For more ticketing information go to Goseattleu.com/tix or call 206.398.4678
Stay connected with Seattle U volleyball and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.
Q: How did your volleyball journey begin?
GALANOU: I began my athletics journey with ballet but quickly realized that a sport like volleyball was much more suitable for me.
Q: When did you start taking volleyball seriously?
GALANOU: After I had the opportunity to play for a few months, I really feel in love with the sport and decided to make it my passion.
Q: How did your recruitment process with the Redhawks go?
GALANOU: The coaches made it really easy for me. I reached out to them sometime after our season ended and they got back to me really quickly. They made my experience unique and I am excited to be a part of this family.
Q: When you aren't playing volleyball, what do you like to do?
GALANOU: I normally will be hanging out with my friends or organizing my place/room. I really enjoy walking around the city and finding local coffee shops that I haven't been to before.
Q: What do you like the most about Seattle University?
GALANOU: I really like how the school is located in a big city and has a similar student population to my previous one.
Q: Do you have any rituals or superstitions before a match or during?
GALANOU: I wouldn't say I have any real rituals but I always make sure to mentally and physically prepare myself in order to perform in the best way.
Q: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be and why?
GALANOU: I would like to be able to fly so I can have a cool view of the city.
Q: Is pineapple allowed on pizza?
GALANOU: No, pineapple is absolutely not allowed on my pizza. My go to would have to be bacon and ranch.
Q: What's your go-to midnight snack?
GALANOU: Goldfish
Q: You just won the lottery, what's the first thing you buy?
GALANOU: A house in a tropical place.
Quick Hits:
Favorite social media platform: Instagram
Favorite movie: The Queen's Gambit
Favorite artist: Pop music or EDM
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat
Favorite food: Greek pilafi with feta
Fun fact: I am the tallest of my siblings even though I am the youngest
Favorite Sport to Watch: Volleyball or football
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Olympiacos
Season ticket packages for the upcoming season are on sale now. Season ticket benefits include up to a 40% discount off single game prices, priority access to NCAA Tournament tickets and special offers only available to season ticket holders. For more ticketing information go to Goseattleu.com/tix or call 206.398.4678
Stay connected with Seattle U volleyball and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.