Clay Center Community’s Janae Crimmins – Presented by Heck Farms

Senior setter Janae Crimmins’ primary focus this year is improving her setting abilities, even though she had 905 assists at 10.2 assists per set in 2023. Crimmins helped Clay Center finish last season 25-12 and take second place in their league.

During the offseason, Crimmins was doing morning workouts with her teammates as well as playing in summer volleyball tournaments, summer league and being active in the weight room.

“I am wanting to improve on my setting this season and be more accurate with it, as well be able to do different things with it,” Crimmins said.  “I worked on getting in the gym just to get reps in, and work on placement with the ball.”

As a setter, Crimmins takes on a leadership role. But it’s a natural role because she’s team-focused and team-driven

“I am most excited about getting to play another year of volleyball with my best friends,” Crimmins said. “My individual goals are to hold myself accountable and to do my best to help my teammates succeed. Our team goals are to win the league, and host substate.”

Crimmins is undecided on where to attend college next year but she has hopes of continuing her athletic career. She believes her setting ability and hard work will lead her there.