#8 Maggie Olson
Junior
Right side Hitter
Height: 5-10
Hometown: Fargo N.D.
High School: Fargo North H.S. ('06)
Major: Nursing

2008 - Played in 81 games for Concordia...fourth on the team in total blocks with 30..sixth on the team in kills with 127.

2007 - Played in 63 games for the Cobbers...was 4th on the team in kills with 134.

Personal: HS letters in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and academics...daughter of Tom and Janie Olson...hobbies include sports, outdoors activities, hanging out with friends and family, and reading.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? "I loved the feel of the campus and the great nursing program."

What do you like best about Concordia? "I love my teammates and friends here!"

_________________________The OLSON File

Nickname: Mags

One word that best describes me: Happy

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Hawaii (Maui)

Favorite foods: Ice cream

Favorite restaurant: Qdoba

Favorite movies: Garden State

Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy

Favorite musical groups: Plain White Tees

Favorite book: My Sister's Keeper

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: My dog, Belle

Best class ever taken at Concordia: Microbiology 407

The one person I would most like to meet: Harry Potter

Nobody knows how much I like to: Lay outside at the lake

Greatest personal sports moment: Winning state soccer '06

The biggest influence on my volleyball career: Melissa Wilson

Favorite pro sports team: Twins

If I were to play another sport it would be: Soccer

My dream job is: Pro surfer in Maui

Before each match I: Visualize and pray

What is the first CD you ever owned: Hanson, MMM Bop

One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Go to Europe

The best thing about Fargo-Moorhead is: North Fargo

This summer I: Did my first triathlon