2026: Earned a spot on the NJCAA All-Academic third team (7/29)... was named the Express Athlete of the Week (4/3)... recorded five total blocks in a road victory at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (2/14)...posted three kills and two digs against Hostos (3/7)... delivered a season-high six kills while hitting .750 and adding two total blocks in a win at Roxbury (3/14)... contributed four total blocks and two kills in a victory at Middlesex (3/30)... registered a season-high three digs against DuPage (4/23)... recorded two kills, a pair of digs, and an assist against Union County N.J. during the inaugural NJCAA Men's Volleyball Championship Tournament (4/24)... closed the season with a career-best 8.5 points, a season-high six total blocks, four kills, and a service ace in a five-set win against Borough of Manhattan Community College during the NJCAA Men's Volleyball Championship Tournament (4/25)... finished the season with 29 kills, 22 total blocks, 14 digs, four assists, three service aces, and 45.0 points across 44 sets played.
2025: First season playing collegiate volleyball for the Express... First season playing collegiate volleyball for the Express... earned the Most Improved Player Award at the Express Awards Lunch (4/17)… appeared in 12 matches and 20 sets during the 2025 season... totaled three kills, seven total blocks, three digs, and 7.0 points during the year... recorded a season-high two kills, three blocks, and 3.5 points against Nassau (2/15)... added two digs in a Region 15 Postseason win over Kingsborough (3/25)... contributed a block assist in three separate matches, including a win over Roxbury (3/9).
Who is Damien?
Reason for Choosing Monroe: I chose Monroe because I’ve heard many good things about the University, the people, and the professors.
Career Goals After Graduation: To open my own fitness gym.
Dream Job: Real Estate
Instagram: Damienramos98
My Favorite:
Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Movie: Any Batman movie
TV Show: Dragon Ball
Food: Any Mexican food
Musical Artist: Kanye West
Quote: “You can achieve anything you dream of as long as you work hard for it.”
Professional Sports Team: Golden State Warriors
Color: Red
Candy: Reese's
Hobbies: Working out and playing video games.
