“We call her “Bitty” because she is certainly not going to play MB. She is the heart and soul of our team. The work she has put in to improve her game has been inspiring. Bitty has taught this entire program, coaching staff included, what it means to bust your tail every second and to care more about your team than about yourself. Bitty is quick as lightning and a great vocal leader in practice and games. It will be a battle of the defenders this season.”
- - Head Coach Shelly Barberee
2011:
Played in 16 games while making on start...posted 63 digs and four service aces...had a career-high 19 digs against Southwest Baptist...named Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll and received Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award.
PRIOR TO TWU:
Played two years at North Central Texas College...earned Second Team All-Conference honors both seasons...named the 2009 NTJCAC All-Academic Team.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Played high school volleyball at Pilot Point High School...named the 2008 Denton County Female Athlete of the Year by Greater Denton Sports Commission...earned Second Team All-Conference honors in 2007...selected Academic All-District in 2005, 06 and 07...member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL:
Leslye Lark was born on November 16, 1989…daughter of Don and Jamye Richmond...has one sister, Kasye and one brother, Jeff…majoring in kinesiology...sister Kasye played volleyball at TWU from 2004-07.
Getting to know Leslye...
Favorite movie:
The Blind Side
Favorite band:
Eli Young Band
Favorite TV show:
That 70’s Show
Favorite book:
Heaven is for Real
Favorite food:
Mexican Food
Favorite restaurant:
On the Border
Favorite quote:
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example in believers in speech in life, love, faith, and in purity. -1 Timothy 4:12
Best advice you ever received:
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
Role model:
My sister, Kasye Berend
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
Italy
What is your greatest ambition?
Lead someone to Christ and graduate with my Master’s in Adapted Physical Education.
In ten years I will be:
A successful wife, mother, and coach/teacher!
