Tendler of Pickard: “Brooke played a new position last season and proved that she has what it takes physically and mentally to be a solid libero. She loves the game and loves to compete. We will rely on her experiences last season as we enter the 2006 campaign.”
2005: Moved to a defensive specialist position, playing most of the season as the libero ... Tallied a career-high 25 digs against Wofford on Nov. 17 ... Led the team with 334 digs ... Named to the all-tournament team at the Hilton Invitational after recording 40 digs and three service aces in three matches ... Posted 21 digs against UNC Greensboro (Nov. 1) and 23 digs against North Carolina A&T (Nov. 8).
2004: Saw action in 29 matches, starting four ... Recorded a season-high 14 kills against Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 11 ... Tallied four service aces twice during the season for a career high ... Registered 13 kills, four service aces and six digs in a win over North Carolina State ... Posted 100 kills, 50 digs and 24 service aces.
2003: Saw time in 20 matches, starting 13 ... Recorded 108 kills (1.96 per game), 11 service aces and 75 digs ... Tallied a career-high 19 kills at High Point on Oct. 14 ... Posted a career-high 10 digs twice during the season ... Notched a then-career-high three service aces against Western Carolina on Nov. 7.
High School: Named to Pac6 All-Conference and All-Tournament teams her senior year ... Also named Pac6 Most Valuable Player ... Led her team to Pac6 and state titles her junior year ... Tabbed all-conference ... Honored as state championship MVP ... Selected to Pac6 All-Tournament team her sophomore year ... Played for Club Raleigh and Triangle Volleyball Club ... Also a track and field standout.
Personal: Full name is Brooke Marie Pickard ... Born Feb. 1, 1985 ... Brooke is the daughter of James and Beth Pickard ... Majoring in business administration.
OFF THE COURT WITH BROOKE:
Favorite Snack:
Laffy Taffy
Favorite Movie:
Wedding Crashers
Dream Job:
CEO of Nordstroms
Most Prized Posession:
My farm
