Name: Glenn Volk Position: Defender
Height: 6’1” Weight: 192 lbs
Birthday: 11/05/86 Hometown: Lexington, KY
Last Club Team Played for: Bayamon F.C, Puerto Rico
College: Four year, division I starter at Colgate University playing center back and defensive center midfield starting in 74 games and playing in 75 games. Captain in 2007 & 2008. Patriot League Champions, Patriot League All-Tournament Team, and NCAA Tournament Participants in 2007 & 2008. Regular Season Champions 2008. 1st Team All-Patriot League and NSCAA Adidas All-Region Team in 2008.
Club/Prep/High School: Glenn played for Lexington futbol club before he played with the Javanon 87 USYSA U-19 Region II Champions and National Champions… Product of Henry Clay High School
Personal: Son of Kurt Volk and Donna Horn… Graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts… Younger sister is Leah Volk a current junior at Georgetown University in D.C. and co-captain of the sailing team.
Getting to know Glenn...
Pregame Superstition: I have to be listening to music beforehand.
What is your favorite move on the field: Simple cuts constantly moving the ball
Favorite pre-game meal: chicken and rice
What is your most memorable soccer moment: I have a few and my first is scoring the wining goal in the Patriot League final in 2007. Our team secured Colgate’s first Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament bid in over 40 years and turning around scoring another goal against USF in a 2-1 first round loss. My second is being able to take the next step professionally in outdoor soccer playing for Bayamon F.C amd training for the Islanders in Puerto Rico and captaining the team to their first PRSL title and CONCACAF qualifying spot. I hope to keep training and be a member of the Islanders early next year.
Who was your favorite coach and why? Roger Guiseppi, which was Glenn’s coach during his LFC years. He contributed to my growth and development as young soccer player. He never let me settle and was constantly pushing me to get better instilling confidence and a work ethic that still drives me today to take the most from every situation and leave everything on the field no matter what the situation is.
What would you recommend to young players who want to become professional athlete? First of all, and I’m sure you hear this all too often, is you have to work hard and working hard will get you farther than you ever imagined. Never settle and strive to become the best you can be, maximize your best soccer qualities and then take advantage of them, and finally have fun and enjoy every moment.
Best part about being a professional athlete: Doing what I love.
Hobbies & Interests: Fantasy Sports, Movies, company of close friends
Favorite movie: Gladiator, Bella, The Hangover
Favorite music group/artist: The eagles, rolling stones, Lil wayne, kid cudi
Someone you would like to meet: Roy Keane
Where is your favorite vacation spot: Anywhere the sun is shining, the weather is warm, the ocean is close, and the sand is under my feet.
Biggest thrill in soccer: During preseason trial with the PR Islanders scrimmaging the Chicago Fire and stepping out onto the field against Brian McBride
