2009 Volleyball Roster
Sep 12 (Fri)
6 PM
Megan Cyr
- Position:
- Setter
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- St. Andrews, Manitoba, Canada
- High School:
- Lord Selkirk
As a Redshirt Freshman in 2009
Cyr started ten matches as a redshirt freshman and saw action in 62 sets. She made her collegiate debut against Valparaiso (8/28), a game that also marked her first career start. She recorded 9.5 points, three blocks, three aces, and a .714 attack percentage against VU, all of which were season-highs. On the season, Cyr dished out 211 assists, which ranked second on the team behind Kaitlyn Burkett. She tallied 20 kills, 64 digs, and 15 total blocks. She recorded a season-high 47 assists in a four-set victory over Texas Tech (11/14), which marked the highest match total among CU players in 2009.
As a freshman in 2008
Redshirt. Did not compete.
High School
Cyr was named the LSHS Varsity Female Athlete of the Year as a senior. She earned a letter three years on the volleyball squad. Cyr was voted the No. 1 High School Volleyball Player of the Year in Manitoba in 2007 and was named to the All-Manitoba Team for volleyball and basketball. On the beach, she won the Beach Volleyball Provincial Championship in 2008 with her partner Nicole Clemons. During the 2006 season, she was the recipient of the Players Choice Award for High School Volleyball. Cyr was a member of the Selkirk Royals Volleyball Club that won the Provisional AAAA Volleyball Championship for three straight years (2005/06/07). She was named the team’s MVP for three years and was a member of the national all-star roster her final two seasons. Cyr, who was also a member of the basketball team, was named the basketball MVP every year and was also named the Grade 9 Female Athlete of the Year. She was recruited by Penn State, Baylor, Syracuse, Arizona and Washington State.
Personal
Megan Cyr was born on June 1, 1990 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her parents are Curtis and Patricia. She has one older bother, Aaron, who is a setter at the University of Calgary. She enjoys playing beach volleyball and running. Cyr would like to purse a professional career playing volleyball or with the Canadian National Team. She was a competitive figure skater when she was younger.
Academics
Cyr was an open major at Colorado. She was a member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Cyr was a member of the academic honor roll all four years at Lord Selkirk High School.
Getting to Know Cyr
My favorite thing about Colorado Volleyball is: My teammates
Favorite motivational saying or expression: Live the life you love. Love the life you live
Best moment from your 2008-09 season: Beating Nebraska at home
When I am in Coors, I think: Game Time!
Favorite thing to do in Boulder: Relax outside, go up to the mountains, shop, and eat.
If you could pick one reality TV show to be on, what would it be and why?: Scare Tactics
My favorite pump-me-up song is: If You’re Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins
“Must See” TV for me is: The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet
My teammates would say I am: Special
The three things I have to pack for a road trip: tooth brush, cell phone and a pillow
My goofy superstition is: To protect yourself from witches, wear a blue bead.
Sport that I would like to try other than volleyball: Checkers or Chess
When I am not playing volleyball I’m most likely: Relaxing
Best talent not related to volleyball: Playing pranks on people
Favorite restaurant: The Cheesecake Factory
Favorite musician: Tim McGraw
Last book I read: Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Favorite candy or snack: Cheez-It Crackers
I would most like to travel to: Hawaii
Favorite movie: Twister
If I could meet any famous person it would be: Chris Brown
My most memorable moment in sports: Playing for Junior National Team in Mexico
Favorite website: facebook
Favorite volleyball road trip: Austin, Texas.
Hobbies: Making gingerbread houses and collecting decorative spoons
My plans for after graduation are: Get rich or die trying
My favorite class at CU is: Public Speaking
My hero is: My entire family, grandparents included.
Advice to young athletes: Believe in your dreams
