Aaron Russell

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Aaron Russell
Personal information
Full name Aaron Joseph Russell
Nationality American
Born (1993-06-04) June 4, 1993 (age 31)
Ellicott City, Maryland, U.S.
Hometown Ellicott City, Maryland, U.S.
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Weight 98 kg (216 lb)
Spike 356 cm (140 in)
Block 337 cm (133 in)
College(s) Pennsylvania State University
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Current club Italy Sir Safety Perugia
Number 2 (National Team), 8 (club)
Career
Years Teams
2011–2015
2015–		 United States Penn State Nittany Lions
Italy Sir Safety Perugia
National team
2014–  United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing  United States
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2015 Japan
World League
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Rio de Janeiro
Last updated: October 5, 2015

Aaron Russell (born June 4, 1993) is an American volleyball player who plays for the United States men's national volleyball team and Pennsylvania State University club.[1][2][3] Since autumn 2015, he plays for the Italian club Sir Safety Perugia.[4]

Career

University

Aaron Russell was originally a middle in freshman year in Pennsylvania State University but later converted to outside hitting in his sophomore year. Aaron made this change because he would hear that a middle blocker was always able to swing away at every ball. However, outsides and opposites would have to play it smart and put in a few roll shots, tips, and even cut the ball around the block. This motivated Aaron to switch to outside because he felt that there would be a more variety of options to do in a play.[5] Aaron closed off his senior year with a 4.68 kills per set, which ranked second in the nation. Also, he has a 1,519 kills in his career which ranks fourth and 197 aces ranked second both on Penn State all-time.[6] In 2012 to 2015 Aaron Russell led Penn State to four consecutive NCAA semifinals.[7]

Personal life

Aaron Russell is the son of Stewart and Marian Russell and has four siblings, Peter, Samuel, Tim, and Paul.[8] Stewart, Aaron’s father, trained Aaron on how to play volleyball at a very young age for example on how to pass, which greatly assists him in games today.[9] Aaron Russell loves listening to music and playing the drums with his guitarist teammate, Sam Holt, to pass the time.[10] His favorite school subject is nutrition and favorite foods are chocolate chip cookies and Italian food.[11][12] Aaron Russell favors Kid Cudi as an entertainer and Tim Tebow as an athlete.[13] An addition, his favorite place to visit is Venice, Italy.[14]

Sporting achievements

National team

Individually

  • In 2015 FIVB World Cup won leading scorer in final three matches[15]
  • 2014 U.S. Men's Team youngest athlete achieving gold medal[16]
  • 2014 World Championship Qualifier presented as Best Spiker[17]

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