In this article we tell you more about student-athlete Marit Toes. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Marit tells more about herself.

Sports: Women’s Volleyball
Entry semester: Fall 2026

This is Marit Toes, an 18-year-old volleyball player from the Netherlands, living in Alblasserdam. Marit started playing volleyball when she was eight years old, but then also played field hockey, tennis, ballet and judo. A real sports fanatic. Still, Marit’s passion lay with volleyball. She played at several clubs and now plays at Sliedrecht Sport.

What makes Marit special as a person is that she is social, kind and driven. She makes friends quickly and supports her friends and family in everything they need Marit for.

What really sets Marit apart as an athlete is that she always works hard, is athletic and has good endurance. Marit works as hard as she can and the harder she trains, the more fun she has.

In the future, Marit hopes to get better as a volleyball player in America, both physically and mentally. The intensity of the American sports coaches seems very nice to her. Marit’s life goal is to get as much out of volleyball as possible. She would also like to become an entrepreneur and live in America or Spain. To Marit’s future team she will add a lot of energy and humor, but she will also show her passion and will to grow.

” Improving in my sport is my number one goal. “

Marit Toes

Would you like to see more from Marit? Check out the video below where she introduces herself.