When people tell you that you can't play a sport because of your height, do you just give up on that sport?

I want to be an extremely great volleyball player. I already tried out for the college varsity but then the players there were shocked to see me play because I am just 5'4, the shortest in the team. They made me feel like I can't play well, which is at present true because I still lack the experience they already have. But I know I have the athletic talent and I believe I can be better once I started training. But it just got on me and I became depressed because I feel so downplayed. My momentum is now rock-bottom and I just want to give up. Can you give me some advice?