Blue Mountain grad Myah Conway to play professional volleyball

Myah Conway, a 2021 Blue Mountain grad recently signed to play professional Volleyball in Sweden.

The Right Side hitter had a strong four years at Old Dominion University, an tallied 369 kills in her senior year, which ranked second in the Sun Belt conference. Conway also was named All-Second Team Sun Belt.

Myah Conway (SUBMITTED)

“I feel very proud in high school and college, I didn’t think playing professional volleyball would be an option for me,” said Conway.

“I am very lucky and grateful that I am able to continue playing the sport that I love. I can’t imagine stopping playing right now. I hope to play as long as I can.”

The former Lady Eagle signed to join Linkopings Volleyboll Club, who is a part of the Elitserien Volleyboll league in Sweden. Conway is represented by Athletes Abroad Management.

“After talking to the coaches, I thought it was the perfect place to start my professional career and just to develop more as a player,” Conway said.

Conway has never been to Sweden, but has done a lot of research on the country prior to her arrival.

To get the contract, Conway worked a lot with her coaches at Old Dominion who had connections at the professional level. Conway also did a lot of research herself before finding an agency.

Conway said she is always thankful for her time at Blue Mountain and will never forget it.

Conway shined for the Lady Eagles. She was a three-time All-State honoree, and finished her career with 850 kills, 570 digs and 220 assists. She was also named to the Under Armour All-America watch list as a junior and a senior.

“I loved Blue Mountain, especially after not having Volleyball in middle school,” Conway said.  “That was the first place where I saw myself grow. I made so many friends that I still cherish. The coaches there I really love helped me become the player I am getting into the college level.”

Conway wants to be the person the young players in Schuylkill County can look up to and offered some words of advice.

“Reach out, don’t be shy, talk to as many coaches as you can,” she said. “You have to put your name out there. It’s your job to do your work and get that exposure.”

Conway will leave for Sweden at the end of August. She said she is excited to meet new people and see the culture and the country.

When she arrives in Sweden, she has some goals for herself as a player.

“I want to grow as a player, “ she said. “I feel like I haven’t reached my peak yet. I want to see how far I can really go with this sport.”