by: Samuel J. Nunnally; Assistant Sports Editor

Mehlville Media: What position do you play? What does this position do?

Mark Leininger: Outside hitter; attacks volleyball from left side of the court.

MM: What made you interested in volleyball?

ML: The quick pace and high intensity.

MM: Have you received any accolades for volleyball in your career? Which ones?

ML: First Team All-Conference, Second Team All-State, Third Team All-Metro, All-Academic Team, and player of the game.

MM: What are your personal goals this season?

ML: Be selected to First Team All-State and First Team All-Metro.

MM: What are your team goals this season?

ML: To win state.

MM:Do you play club volleyball? For who?

ML :Yes, St. Louis High Performance, we are third in the nation and we travel across the country.

MM: What is your best volleyball memory?

ML: Traveling to California and defeating the current number one team in the nation.

MM: How Long Have you played volleyball?

ML: Since third grade.

MM: What motivates you to excel at this sport?

ML: The feeling of being the best I can be.

MM: What do you think is the strongest part of your game?

ML: Versatility when attacking.

MM: What is your favorite part about volleyball?

ML: Being successful with my team.

MM: How do you deal with a loss?

ML: Think about what I can do to improve for the next match.