This is the second in a 10-part series profiling the returning members of the reigning Mid-American Conference Tournament champion Ohio University volleyball team. Rising junior setter Michelle Jantsch earned second-team All-MAC honors in 2008 after ranking second in the league in aces per set (0.39). She enters the 2009 season ranked third on the program’s career rally scoring charts with 2,097 assists. To see a photo gallery of Michelle in action during the 2008 season, please click here.

Ohiobobcats.com: What have you been up to since last season ended? Anything interesting or exciting?

Michelle Jantsch: Really, I’ve just been focused on school and volleyball. It was exciting when my sister asked me to be maid of honor for her wedding this summer.

Ohiobobcats.com: How do you feel the spring season went, both for the team and for you as an individual?

MJ: It was a lot of fun to back out there and play as a team for the first time since the fall. I think we ended up playing well, and each of us emphasized parts of our games that we wanted to improve on for the fall.

Ohiobobcats.com: If you had to pick one area of the game that you improved upon most during the spring season, what would it be?

MJ: I really wanted to improve on my footwork, which is a huge part of setting.

Ohiobobcats.com: Is there anything specific that you’ll look to work on this summer to help you out when the season starts in the fall?

MJ: I just want to play with my teammates as much as possible to get a feel for our tempo and establish our connection.

Ohiobobcats.com: When you look ahead to the 2009 season, what are you most excited about?

MJ: The number one goal - to win another MAC championship!

Ohiobobcats.com: What are some of the goals that you have as an individual for next fall?

MJ: I want to keep improving in the setting game, and keep serving tough.

Ohiobobcats.com: Any exciting plans for the summer before two-a-days start?

MJ: My sister is getting married in August!

Ohiobobcats.com: When you’re not on the volleyball court, what are you most likely doing?

MJ: Pretty much a combination of three things - hanging out with friends, watching movies or making runs to Taco Bell.

Ohiobobcats.com: Are you a fan of any other sports? What teams or players do you follow?

MJ: I’m a college basketball fan, especially the Kansas Jayhawks.

Ohiobobcats.com: Complete this sentence: ‘The best thing about being a Bobcat is ...’

MJ: ... having a family atmosphere far from home.