I look forward to my new role on the staff as I continue my education and pursue nursing school.' With that said, I would not trade my collegiate volleyball experience for anything in the world, and I am so grateful to the people of Texas Tech. It's all I've ever known, and I will miss competing and being a part of the team. It's very hard to give up your identity as an athlete.
I am glad I chose to gut it out through the postseason, but I knew our last game would be my last game ever. I have been playing in pain for two years and last year was especially brutal. 'It helped that I'm surrounded by my loving family and incredible coaches and trainers that fully support my decision. 'There was nothing easy about this decision,' Redding said. LUBBOCK, Texas – Due to health concerns over multiple knee injuries, senior Sarah Redding has medically retired from volleyball, but will remain involved with the Texas Tech volleyball program as a student assistant coach.