Perseverance has marked the college career of UVA tight end Sage Ennis, who's bounced back from two serious knee injuries. Ennis, who left Clemson with two degrees, in its his second year at Virginia, where he's tied for the team lead with three touchdown catches this season. 

Now in his second full season as UVA's head field hockey coach, Ole Keusgen has held several positions in the program since 2015. His record as the Wahoos' leader is 26-7, and his current team is 8-0 overall and ranked No. 2 nationally.

Shannon Wells in her fifth year as head volleyball coach at UVA, which opens ACC play this weekend with two matches at John Paul Jones Arena. 

A fourth-year student in the McIntire School of Commerce, Umberto Pelà is his second year as one of the UVA men's soccer team's captains.

Almost from the day she arrived on Grounds in 2020, Laney Rouse has been a defensive pillar for the Virginia women's soccer team. Now pursuing a master's degree in the UVA School of Medicine, Laney has helped the Hoos get off to a strong start this season.

Joanna Hardin is heading into her 10th season as head softball coach at the University of Virginia, which will host the ACC tournament at Palmer Park in May.

One of the greatest quarterbacks in UVA history, Matt Schaub played in the NFL for 17 years before retiring. He's now part of the announcing team for radio broadcasts of Cavalier football games.

A third-team All-ACC selection, shortstop Eric Becker led Virginia in hitting (.368) and RBIs (52) in 2025, and his decision to remain a Cavalier was great news for new head coach Chris Pollard.

The greatest kick-returner in UVA history, Joe Reed played for the NFL's Chargers in 2020. He's now back in the Charlottesville area—working, coaching and pursuing an MBA.

A rising sophomore at UVA, Leah Hayes won five gold medals for the United States swim team at the recent World University Games in Berlin. Hayes, who's from Sugar Grove, Ill., helped the Virginia women's team win its fifth consecutive NCAA title in 2024-25.