Morgan Koder

Position:
Varsity
Height:
6-0
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Shelby, N.C.
High School:
Shelby

Working toward a double major in political science and economics with a minor in Spanish for the profession ... Participates in the Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy as a CREED mentor, helping freshmen adjust to college life ... Graduate of the bCLA Rising Stars program ... Member of Sigma Lambda honors fraternity

Rowing at UNC: In her second year on the varsity squad after spending 2010-11 on the novice squad ... Rowed in the varsity eight in the spring of 2012 and also during the fall 2012 racing season ... Tried out for the team as a sophomore

Before UNC: At Shelby High School, lettered in volleyball, basketball and soccer ... Team captain in volleyball and basketball ... Coaches' Award recipient for basketball and volleyball

More on Koder: Born June 3, 1991 in Shreveport, La...Daughter of Brett and Elaine Koder ... Favorite pastimes are cooking and baking, working out, listening to music and viewing/creating art ... Favorite sport besides rowing is volleyball ... Athlete she most admires is Kerri Walsh Jennings ... Fun fact is that she had to be rescued this summer by the fire department on jet skis in a kayaking incident in the ocean ... Pet peeve is passive aggressiveness ... Her dream job is to be an Olympic beach volleyball player (partners with current teammate Caroline Campbell)

Koder on Carolina rowing: " My team is my family here at Carolina. They push me to be at my best on and off of the water."