The former volleyball star, dubbed “the world’s sexiest volleyball player,” has captivated fans with her latest Instagram post. There, she showed off her best moves in a barely pink bikini and a bright orange tracksuit bottom.
The 28-year-old social media star captioned her post, “In my reel era,” and her followers wereted no time flooding comments with praise. One fan called out, “I’m not complaining,” while another simply declared “beautiful.”
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Kayla Simmons: From volleyball captains to social media sensations
Before he became a viral sensation, Simmons was an outstanding volleyball player. She played at Marshall University in West Virginia and won multiple acclaim for her athletic ability. Her leadership skills shined early as she captained her high school team for three years and led her to a district title victory.
Simmons’ talent won her spot on the 2013 USA Women’s Volleyball Junior A1 team and later competed in the NCAA while studying at Marshall. In addition to her movement success, she excelled academically, creating the C-USA Commissioner Honorary Roll and receiving the C-USA Academic Medal.
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The new star of the influencer world
As Simmons’ online presence grew, she quickly became a sought after influencer. Her engaging content, a blend of sports, fitness and lifestyle, helped her to attract loyal following. From brand collaborations to virus trends, she continues to expand her reach and cement herself as the dominant force of the social media situation.
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I embrace her new career path
Despite her impressive sports career, Simmons eventually shifted gear and pursued social media and modeling. She regularly shares volleyball clips on Instagram to keep her athletic roots alive, but her main focus is currently being content creation. With over a million Instagram followers, she appeared in Maxim Australia, creating content for the only fan of the adult platform and building a massive online presence.
In 2019, she attempted a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Speaking about the opportunity, she told The New York Post, “I love their brands and how do they enhance all body types?
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Push back to criticism
Simmons’ journey to confidence was not without obstacles. During her university days, she faced criticism from administrators for posting what was deemed “inappropriate” photos on Instagram. At one point she was even asked to delete her account.
Looking back at the time, she said, “I was torn apart because I felt I couldn’t hold my body and play the sport I love.” But she was finally standing on her ground. “Since then I’ve learned that I can’t influence other people’s feelings,” she said.
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An emotional message for young women
Now, Simmons uses her platform to encourage self-confidence and self-love. She told young fans, “I know I have confidence in being myself.”
Simmons continues to captivate fans around the world with his combination of athleticism, beauty and non-apology self-expression.