Editor's note: Each week leading up to the 2018 Men's Volleyball regular season, GoMason.com will be profiling the newcomers. Each newcomer agreed to share personality information about themselves, such as answers to ice breakers and favorites. Today, we have outside hitter Travis O'Gorman.
Previous entries include: Justin Spiegel

Travis O'Gorman | Jr. | Outside Hitter | 6-3, 165 lbs. | Northport, N.Y. | Northport H.S./Long Beach City College

Q1: Why did you choose to come to George Mason?
T.O.: Being from New York, George Mason was close to my family, so I knew it was a great fit. Also being so close to D.C., it was a perfect place for a criminology major, like myself. The coaching staff is amazing, and I've known Jay for a long time - When I was a kid at USA camp he really stood out with his knowledge of the game. From its impressive features to its diversity, I love George Mason's campus and the atmosphere it possesses. 

Q2: What are you studying at George Mason?
T.O.: Criminology Law and Society

Q3: When did you start playing volleyball?
T.O.: My freshman year of High School.

Q4: What is your most memorable volleyball memory?
T.O.: Winning the 2016 CCAA championships at Long Beach City College

Q5: Childhood hero?
T.O.: My father.

Name your favorite...
Meal
T.O.: Luzzos Pizza in New York City.

Sport to play (besides volleyball)
T.O.: Basketball

Movie
T.O.: Never Back Down.

Go-to pump-up song
T.O.: New Level by A$AP Ferg.

Vacation Destination
T.O: Maui, Hawaii

Celebrity Crush
T.O.: Cassie Ventura

Social Media Platform
T.O.: Instagram

Music Genre
T.O.: Hip Hop/Rap

Coach Hosack on O'Gorman: 
"Travis is a strong transfer from the Long Beach City College men's program. The California Juco system produces some good talent that transfers each year, and Travis brings a strong outside hitter game. We look forward to him competing for a spot immediately."