Lehigh Athletics
Women's Volleyball Roster
Kaylynn Genemaras
| Number: | 15 |
| Position: | S |
| Height: | 5'10" |
| Class Year: | So. |
| Major: | Bioengineering |
| Hometown: | Metairie, La. |
| Previous School: | Mount Carmel Academy |
WHY LEHIGH? "I chose to attend Lehigh University because of its prestigious academics and Division I Athletics. I thought that that the balance of both was the perfect fit for me."
ON THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE: "It is a great privilege to be a part of such high-level athletics while attending a school with such respected academics."
2012 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Played in 85 sets on the season, finishing with 171 kills, 35 total blocks and 25 digs…Had seven kills and hit .250 in the season-opener against Rider…Recorded nine kills and three blocks over four sets against Delaware…Had her first double digit kill total at Navy when she knocked down 11 kills and hit .364 against the Mids…Had a season-high 15 kills, hitting .312 with five total blocks in a five set victory over American, the first time Lehigh had ever beaten the Eagles on the road…Knocked down 11 kills and hit .304 against American inside Leeman-Turner Arena…Finished the regular season with 11 kills in each of the last two matches against Holy Cross and Army and totaled five blocks over those two tilts…Had seven kills and a block in the Patriot League Tournament semifinal game against top-seeded Colgate.
2011 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Strong freshman season, playing in 16 matches while recording 56 assists (third on the team)…Also had 11 kills, five digs and four blocks…Owned a .167 attack percentage...Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
BEFORE LEHIGH
Genemaras, a 5-foot-10 setter from New Orleans, was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year Finalist. A four-year starter and two-time team captain at Mount Carmel Academy, Genemaras was named to the All-State and All-Metro team in 2009 and 2010. She was also a two-time All-District MVP, two-time team MVP, 2010 Preseason Player of the Year and named to the 2010 All-Star Team. She not only had success on the court, but in the classroom as Genemaras was her graduation class’ Salutatorian. She made President’s Honor every year, was a 2010 A+ Athlete and a member of the 2010 All-Academic Team for volleyball.
PERSONAL
Daughter of William and Karin…Has one sibling, Amaris
Career Statistics
|
Year
|
GP
|
K
|
E
|
TA
|
PCT.
|
SA
|
SE
|
DIG
|
BS
|
BA
|
TB
|
A
|
|
2011
|
16
|
11
|
6
|
30
|
.167
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
0
|
4
|
4
|
56
|
|
2012
|
26
|
171
|
82
|
531
|
.168
|
0
|
1
|
25
|
3
|
32
|
35
|
9
|
|
Totals
|
42
|
182
|
88
|
561
|
.168
|
0
|
1
|
30
|
3
|
36
|
39
|
65
|
GETTING TO KNOW KAYLYNN
Nickname: Kay
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The beautiful campus
Major & Why: Bioengineering because it gives me the option to earn either an MD or a PhD. Plus an engineering degree from Lehigh isn’t too shabby.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Engineering 97 (Computer Engineering)
Favorite Place on Campus: Front Lawn/Rathbone
Favorite Food: Anything my mom cooks!
Favorite Color: Black and Gold (Who dat?!)
Favorite Musical Artist: The Beatles
Favorite Movie: Fight Club, Dirty Dancing, or Ferris Bueller’s Day Off… depending on my mood.
Favorite TV Show: That 70’s Show or How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Website: Pandora/Netflix
Favorite Pro Team: New Orleans Saints
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Sergio Ramos or Lucas Podolski
Hobbies: Reading, scuba diving, playing tourist in my city, spending time with friends and family.
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated for anything athletics related; Time Magazine for saving the world.
Place I'd Like To Visit: Greece
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Public speaking
Dream Job: Physiatrist
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was my sister’s number in high school and college. And because I’m borderline obsessed with Tim Tebow.
If I Didn't Play Volleyball, I Would Play: Track & Field (shout out to all you triple jumpers out there)
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Spoil my friends, my family and myself. And then donate the rest to as many charities as I could, especially Hurricane Katrina relief programs.