Addy Schier – Norman North
By Liz Contreras
Inspired by her older sister, Addy Schier was introduced to volleyball at the age of 10, and her passion for the sport has only flourished. This Norman North junior thrives on the responsibility of leading the team’s offensive plays and being a steady presence that her team can count on. Volleyball has taught her resilience, patience, and the value of hard work, lessons she’s lived out through both adversity and achievement.
Pulled up to varsity as a freshman, Schier says she found herself in a welcoming environment, surrounded by supportive upperclassmen. “[They] took me in and never made me feel like I wasn’t one of them,” Schier reflects. That positive experience set the tone for how she approaches team culture today.
That same energy is alive and well at Norman North, where her team thrives on togetherness, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of family. “It’s such a fun group to be around,” she says. “We always hype each other up and have so much energy.”
Her time playing volleyball has come with its fair share of obstacles. During her freshman year, Schier broke her foot. It was a tough blow that sidelined her during a critical season. What followed were weeks of physical therapy and countless private sessions. Nevertheless, she fought her way back even stronger. With the right amount of support and encouragement, Schier has grown into her confidence.
“Volleyball has taught me patience, and that nothing will be handed to you,” Schier adds. “You have to work for what you want.”
Through all the challenges, one piece of advice from her coach has stayed with her: “It’s never that deep.” That phrase, while simple, holds immense power for Schier. Volleyball, like life, comes with mistakes whether it’s missed sets, bad games, or tough losses. Those words have become her mental reset button. They remind her that mistakes don’t define her. Instead, she has learned to recenter, focus and move forward.
“It’s never that deep” taught her how to let go, trust herself, and play with a clear head even under pressure. And perhaps more importantly, it gave her space to discover who she was amidst the pressure.
