I was fortunate enough to be able to play volleyball my first year here at Sweet Briar. It was a great opportunity and the conference that we are in is very competitive. Our coaches work very hard with the athletes to make sure that everyone is keeping their academics and athletics in a proper balance.
Some sports are more open to beginner athletes than others.
A good example of this is the lacrosse team. For those women who have never played before, there is a lacrosse skills class where you can learn how to play. If you feel that you like the sport enough, you can try out for the team as well. I know quite a few women who have taken this path. We have six varsity sports.