Fontainebleau senior volleyball player Amanda Schneck has helped lead the Lady Bulldogs to a 29-5 overall record. FHS led District 5-I with a perfect 12-0 mark heading into yesterday’s district match with Ponchatoula.

Schneck has delivered 127 digs, 125 kills, 43 aces and 21 blocks on the season.

FHS third-year coach Danny Tullis described Schneck as an emotional leader on his club.

Amanda Schneck

“Amanda brings intensity and fire when she is on the court. She does a good job providing vocal leadership along with Jessica Guttierrez and Emily Sulzer. They are the three emotional leaders on the team,” Tullis said.

Tullis said Schneck’s consistent play has been key to the Lady Bulldogs’ success this season.

“Amanda is a very good athlete. She has taken a lot of big swings for us. She is a hard worker. She does extra things with her dad (Bill) after practice and at other times to improve her game,” Tullis added.

Tullis credited Schneck with doing a good job of helping bring on freshman Hailey Bonnebal and Sarah Ulm, who are both seeing more playing time.

“Amanda helps them both get in position, and helps them in setting up defensive positioning.”

What do you enjoy most about playing volleyball? I enjoy the thrill and excitement of getting kills when I’m playing front row.

What do you like best about being a student athlete? I like the competition volleyball offers and playing with my teammates. You have to work hard to balance your grades.

Do you feel an added responsibility of being a role model as a student athlete? I definitely have a lot of pressure on me. As a senior, I’m expected to pump everyone up. I think it’s my job to make sure that everyone stays positive on the court.

Most memorable game? It would be beating SSA in the regional round of the state playoffs SSA last year (16-25, 25-13, 25-14, 25-22). We had lost to them both times in district play last year.

Who has been the most influential person in your school sports career? It is my dad. He has always pushed me to be the best I could be during my childhood and now in high school.

Who is your favorite athlete? New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

Favorite team? Boston Red Sox.

What is your favorite school subject? Math.

Plans after high school/college major? I will be attending LSU. I plan on taking engineering in college possibly doing something with civil engineering.

Favorite sports movie/TV show/actor/actress? “Remember the Titans,” “Survivor.” Adam Sandler and Cameron Diaz.

Favorite type of music? Country.

Favorite food dish? Terryaki chicken and rice.

Best vacation? Skiing in Lake Tahoe when I was in the seventh-grade. I’ve been skiing since I was four.

Best thing about living on the Northshore? I think everybody on the Northshore is so nice and friendly. It’s fun playing on club teams getting to play with and against lots of my friends.

Hobbies/interests/volunteering: I enjoy playing pick up games around the neighborhood. I also like swimming. I’m in the National Honors Society and Key Club. We do volunteering around the community.

Parents: Bill and Jan Schneck of Mandeville.