Volleyball Profile - Carissa Yamanishi
Contact Carissa Yamanishi

Quick Facts: High School Team MVP, 2nd team All-CIF DIII setter, only junior on all senior 18's team

Position(s): DS, Libero, Setter
Jersey Number: 2
Height: 5'5"
Dominant Hand (Left or Right): Right
Approach Jump: 0'
Block Touch: 0'

High School: Canyon Crest Academy
Grade: 11
Graduation Year: 2009
GPA: 3.71

Volleyball Club: Coast Volleyball Club 18-1's
Committed to a College: Available

Parents: Alan and Karen Yamanishi

High School Volleyball Achievements
Coach: Ariel Haas, Canyon Crest Academy

2007 2nd Team All CIF Division III
2007 2nd Team Coastal South League
2007 Varsity Team MVP - Canyon Crest Academy
2007 Varsity Team Most Inspirational - Canyon Crest Academy
2007 North County Times Varsity Leaders
     Ace Average Leader Top 20
     Assist Average Leader Top 20
2007 All Tournament Team - Beach Cities Invitational
2007 Varsity Captain - Canyon Crest Academy
2006 Varsity Captain - Canyon Crest Academy
2005 Junior Varsity Captain - Canyon Crest Academy
2004 Team MVP and Captain - Carmel Valley Middle School
2003 Captain Carmel Valley Middle School

Club Volleyball Achievements
Coach: Karolyn Kirby, Coast Mizuno 18-1

2008 Only Junior to play on Karolyn Kirby's Coast Mizuno 18-1's Team
2007 1st Place Silver Division Regionals - Coast Volleyball Club 16-2's
2007 AAU Jr. National Volleyball Tournament, Orlando FL
2006 USA Volleyball Camp AA2 - Rutgers University
2004 Team MVP and Captain - Carmel Valley Middle School
2003 Captain Carmel Valley Middle School

Volleyball Camps

2007 AAU Jr. National Volleyball Tournament, Orlando FL
2006 USA Volleyball Camp AA2 - Rutgers University
2007 Stanford University Volleyball Camp
2007 AVP Beach Camp, San Diego
2006 University of San Diego Volleyball Camp
2006 AVP Beach Camp, San Diego
2006 Coast Volleyball Club Beach Camp
2005 University of Hawaii Volleyball Camp - 3 weeks
2005 AVP Beach Camp, San Diego

 

Academic Achievements

Current GPA: 3.74
All-Academic Team, San Diego Union Tribune
AP Honors Courses: English, Psychology
National Honor Society

Other Activities, Awards & Honors

San Diego Jr. Young Buddhist Association: Athletic Chairperson 2006-2007
Student Ambassador: People to People Selection (2007)
Dance for 10 years: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz and Tap

Meet Carissa

Nicknames: Cars, Rissa
Why I play volleyball: I play volleyball because I am passionate about the game and have fun playing it. I love the intensity, competitiveness, and challenge of the game. Volleyball has taught me to have integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, and to be mentally tough.

My five best volleyball attributes: Competitiveness, determination, passion, dedication, and coachability

When I leave college, I want to: be successful at whatever I do, and eventually have a family

My sports hero's are: Michael Jordan

I collect: butterflies

In my off-time, I'm most likely to be found: hanging out with my friends.

Something people would be surprised to know about me: That I can eat a lot

I'm most thankful for: my family, my friends, and the opportunity I was given to play for Karolyn Kirby

Best book I have ever read: Dark Secrets, Kissed By an Angel, and Smack

Favorite food: Japanese Food

Least favorite food: Pizza and doughnuts

My favorite movies: Coach Carter, Freedom Writers, and Anchorman

My favorite TV show: Gossip Girl and Family Guy

My favorite music: Everything but Country

My parents were right when they told me: You will have no regrets if you always give it your all

My favorite quotes: "Pressure makes diamonds… it's time to shine!"
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." -Michael Jordan