Freshman Megan Theiller has brought her talents to Fairfield after four great seasons at John Jay-East Fishkill High School in Hopewell Junction, N.Y. She was born into the game of volleyball as both her parents played the sport and actually met through volleyball. Theiller remembers playing volleyball in the backyard of her home with her parents, but did not begin to play organized volleyball until she was in the seventh grade, where she played for her middle school.
High school brought the best out of Theiller. She was named League Player of Year as well as an All-Selection honoree as both a junior and a senior. She was also named the Section 1 Co-Player of the Year, named All-State in 2013 and a three-time All-County and All-League selection.
The accolades speak for themselves, but Theiller played another important role: team captain. She became captain of her team as a sophomore and continued that role into senior year. She worked on and off the court with her teammates; she was there to help guide them through practices and games. She had the ability to encourage her teammates, but also give them the constructive criticism they needed to improve. Becoming a captain in her sophomore year gave her a new set of responsibilities that she took head on. She believes she benefitted from her experience as a captain and that it the experience will help her in the long run.
Theiller had received many offers to play volleyball from other schools, but ultimately decided to go to Fairfield. Education was a priority and Fairfield offered her several fields of study. It was an offer she could not deny. She isn’t just smart on the court, but also in the classroom. Theiller was a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Honor Society and the Italian Honor Society. She continues to hit the books hard and focuses on being successful on and off the court.
Theiller has been having a productive season so far for the Stags after coming off a great win against a successful Marist team who is 14-3 this season. So far this year, she has been recognized for her play, receiving three Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week awards.
With regards to her team’s performance, Theiller said, “We are definitely on the rise.” It’s been a rocky season so far for the Stags who have 7 wins and 9 losses. With just 12 games remaining in the season, and after a huge win against Marist, Theiller said, “That really sparked our season.”
Theiller and her fellow teammates look to win the MAAC title once again this season and set a three-peat. They will have to prove their will, as their next four games will take place away from the friendly confines of Alumni Hall.
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