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Tim Balice, last year’s interim assistant coach, is now the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. The Western Michigan University graduate played football and volleyball while working on his bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Science and Exercise Science. Balice has coached at Heritage Christian Academy in Kalamazoo and also coaches with the local Dead Frog/Far Out Volleyball Club.

“A passion for hard work in academics and athletics were a cornerstone of my collegiate experience and will continue to be the focus of my coaching philosophy,” Balice said. “I am looking forward to coaching a game that I love and helping form quality student-athletes who are dedicated to bettering themselves on the court, in the classroom, and in the community.”

Balice said the team has great potential. There are six sophomores returning to the team this year and eight incoming freshmen. Balice expects returning sophomore Tylier Bookout to be a leader. Bookout, a St. Joseph native, is an outside hitter. “She’s a great athlete who had a high hitting percentage last year,” Balice said.

Returning sophomore Katie Jazayeri, a middle blocker from Otsego, led the conference in blocking last year and Balice is certain that she’ll be just as strong this year.

Hannah Williams, a sophomore defensive specialist from Delton Kellogg, will surely contribute to strengthening the Cougar’s defensive back court.

Although the team didn’t perform well last year, the returning sophomores have trained relentlessly this spring and off-season to prepare for the fall season. “We’re going to be big and we’re going to be very athletic,” Balice said. “We’re going to have to put in a lot of work in the pre-season, but we’re up for that. We need to progress as a team and come together.”

Balice said he thinks the team has a lot of potential. He’s anxious to see his players connect with the community and with each other over the coming season.

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Parents Joseph and Heather KylePosition SetterHeight 5’11”Year SophomoreHigh School Bronson

AbilitiesA court leader with great attitude and effort, plays big and can run a pin to pin offenseHighlights1st Team All-State , All-Region, All-Conference, Honor Roll Student

Parents John and Liz LandinghamPosition SetterHeight 5’ 9”Year SophomoreHigh School Kalamazoo Central

AbilitiesLeads vocally and by example, great work ethic and attitude, always willing to put in the extra effortHighlightsCaptain, Student Tutor, Student Ambassador, Newspaper Editor

Parents Rick and Sue WilliamsPosition LiberoHeight 5’7”Year SophomoreHigh School Delton Kellogg

AbilitiesFloor leader, anticipates play well with great court vision, plays defense with tenacity and constant pursuitHighlightsVarsity Volleyball Captain, All-State in Volleyball, National Honor Society, Academic All-State

Parents Scott and Kathy ZeiderPosition Right Side AttackerHeight 6’3”Year SophomoreHigh School Niles

AbilitiesVery physical and commands the net, effective pin blocker who has a knack for stuff blocksHighlights2 Year MVP, Captain, National Honor Society, Most Improved, Honor Roll

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Parents Rob and Karri StaufferPosition Outside AttackerHeight 5’9”Year SophomoreHigh School St. Joseph

AbilitiesDynamic and athletic attacker, skilled blocker who jumps very well, great natural passerHighlights4 years of HS Varsity, All-Conference, All-State Nominee, All-Region, Captain

Parents Gordon and Linda ReayPosition Outside Hitter/Defensive SpecialistYear SophomoreHigh School St. Joseph

AbilitiesGreat all-around player who passes serves very well, effective in front and back row, vocal leaderHighlights4-year Varsity Volleyball Player, All-District, All-Conference

Parents Thomas and Tonya JazayeriPosition Middle BlockerHeight 6’1”Year SophomoreHigh School Otsego

AbilitiesSkilled all-around player, ranked nationally in blocks per set, can attack all tempos, and gets touches on everythingHighlightsAll-Conference, All-Region, 2-Year Captain, MVP

Parents Renae PurdumPosition Middle BlockerHeight 6’Year FreshmanHigh School Allegan

AbilitiesDynamic athlete with a very high point of contact. Moves well along the net and presents a very strong blockHighlights2nd Team All-State and All-League Wolverine Conference 2 years in a row

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Parents Scott and Deb RyersonPosition Defensive Specialist/Outside HitterHeight 5’ 6”Year FreshmanHigh School East Kentwood

AbilitiesSkilled passer and defensive specialist, has a knack for being in the right position and has great defensive rangeHighlightsAll-Academic 4 years, Captains Award

Parents Paulette ThompsonPosition Outside AttackerHeight 5’7”Year FreshmanHigh School Galesburg-Augusta

AbilitiesStrong athlete with great potential, jumps well and hits a heavy ball, continues to develop fundamentallyHighlights4 year varsity athlete in volleyball, All-Conference, All-Area

Parents Don and Trish DekilderPosition Right Side Hitter Height 6’0”Year FreshmanHigh School Gobles

AbilitiesAthletic Blocker who commands the net, natural passer that hits a heavy ballHighlights1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region, 3-year Kalamazoo Gazette All-Area Team

Parents Mark and Jayne VanOeffelenPosition Right Side AttackerHeight 6’2”Year FreshmanHigh School Paw Paw

AbilitiesRaw blocker who commands the net, great work ethic and attention to detail will garner continued improvementHighlightsCaptain, All-Conference, Most Valuable Offensive Player, 4-year Honor Roll Student

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Parents Jeff Wright and Dreasa LoweryPosition Middle BlockerHeight 6’1”Year FreshmanHigh School Mendon

AbilitiesSkilled attacker who can hit multiple attacks, presents a strong block and commands the netHighlightsAll-State honorable mention, All-Conference honorable mention, All-Region, Academic All-State, 4-year Honor Roll Student

Parents Tom and Deb EllingerPosition Outside Hitter Height 5’7”Year FreshmanHigh School Thornapple-Kellogg

AbilitiesAthletic and great work ethic, powerful hitter that plays scrappy defenseHighlightsAll-Conference, Academic All-State, Honor Roll

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2012 Volleyball scheduleday date oPPonent game timeTuesday August 14 Scrimmage @ Madonna TBATuesday August 21 Scrimmage @ Davenport TBAFriday–Saturday August 24–25 @ Lansing Quad TBAFriday–Saturday August 31–September 1 @ Owens Invitational TBA Tuesday September 4 Cougar Alumni/Inter-Squad Scrimmage 6:00pmThursday September 6 Ancilla 6:30pmTuesday September 11 @ Kellogg 6:30pmThursday September 13 Muskegon 6:30pmTuesday September 18 @ Jackson 6:30pmThursday September 20 Lake Michigan 6:30pmFriday–Saturday September 21–22 @ Parkland Tournament TBA Tuesday September 25 @ Grand Rapids 6:30pmThursday September 27 Lansing 6:30pmSaturday–Sunday September 29–30 @ Raider Invitational (GRCC) TBA Tuesday October 2 @ Ancilla 6:30pmThursday October 4 Kellogg 6:30pmTuesday October 9 @ Muskegon 6:30pmThursday October 11 Jackson 6:30pmTuesday October 16 @ Lake Michigan 6:30pmThursday October 18 Grand Rapids 6:30pmTuesday October 23 @ Lansing 6:30pmSaturday October 27 @ Conference Tournament (Jackson) TBA Friday–Sunday November 2–4 @ Regional Tournament (GRCC) TBAThursday–Saturday November 15–17 @ National Tournament (Owens) TBA

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