LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Dreams are one of the many foundations of childhood. No matter how big or small, kids are encouraged to chase what sparks their interest.

For former McNeese student-athlete Bailey Tillman, she was drawn to volleyball.

“My whole family was pretty athletic. My dad was in the NFL, he played football. My mom ran track, and so I felt like it was one of my callings to play sports and I feel like if I didn’t I was like the odd one out,” explained Tillman. “Volleyball just brought me joy whenever I touched the ball.”

At 8 years old, she started playing at the club level with older girls who dreamed of one day going pro.

“It kind of inspired me to do the same. And I’ve always told myself like ‘I’m gonna ride until the wheels fall off.’ Like, I’m gonna play until I can

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