Parents: Eric and Sheila Opsal
Major: Marketing/Business Management
2011 Volleyball: Played in 28 matches and 98 sets...Compiled...
2010 Volleyball: Played in 15 matches and 28 sets ... Compiled 52 digs (1.86 digs per-set) and 6 service aces.
2009: Played in 51 sets ... Registered 115 digs and nine service aces ... Had four sets with 10 or more digs ... Recorded a season-high 13 digs twice during the season against Hamline and Northwestern-Roseville (Sept. 23 and Oct. 13) ... Posted three service aces against Crown (Oct. 13).
2008: Played in three sets ... Recorded four digs.
High School: Participated in volleyball, basketball, and track at St. Clair HS ... Earned 4 letters, Most Hustle Award, Leadership Award ... Season leader in assists and serving percentage awards in volleyball ... A 3-year letterwinner for participating in basketball ... Earned all-conference and honorable mention awards while participating in track ... Also a member in National Honor Society, Paper Staff, Student Council, Speech, Spanish Club ... Also received Excel Award ... Honor Roll ... Wendy's Heisman State Finalist.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Your Nickname: Joey
Favorite class: Marketing Communications
Career goal: To build a brand
First job: Pepsi Sampler
Last summer job: Sales Associate at Macy's
What I like most about Augsburg: The City
My athletic goal at Augsburg is: Conference Champs.
Biggest thrill in athletics: Playing Hard
Favorite Athlete: Rory McIroy
Favorite Quote: "It's not how busy you are, it's what you're busy with."
Favorite food: Sandwiches
Favorite TV show: Glee
Favorite movie: Miracle
Favorite Musical Group/Artist: Journey