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Tim Balice Coach 2
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Jason Reese assistant Coach
Jessica Ewer assistant Coach
ashlyn kramer assistant Coach
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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. kvcccougars.com
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Allison Kyle Parents Joseph and Heather Kyle Position Setter Height 5’11” Year Sophomore High School Bronson
Hannah Williams Abilities A court leader with great attitude and effort, plays big and can run a pin to pin offense Highlights 1st Team All-State , All-Region, All-Conference, Honor Roll Student
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Parents Rick and Sue Williams Position Libero Height 5’7” Year Sophomore High School Delton Kellogg
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Adrienne Landingham
Rachel Zeider
Parents John and Liz Landingham Position Setter Height 5’ 9” Year Sophomore High School Kalamazoo Central
Parents Scott and Kathy Zeider Position Right Side Attacker Height 6’3” Year Sophomore High School Niles
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Abilities Floor leader, anticipates play well with great court vision, plays defense with tenacity and constant pursuit Highlights Varsity Volleyball Captain, All-State in Volleyball, National Honor Society, Academic All-State
Abilities Leads vocally and by example, great work ethic and attitude, always willing to put in the extra effort Highlights Captain, Student Tutor, Student Ambassador, Newspaper Editor
Abilities Very physical and commands the net, effective pin blocker who has a knack for stuff blocks Highlights 2 Year MVP, Captain, National Honor Society, Most Improved, Honor Roll
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TYlier Bookout Parents Rob and Karri Stauffer Position Outside Attacker Height 5’9” Year Sophomore High School St. Joseph
Katie Jazayeri Abilities Dynamic and athletic attacker, skilled blocker who jumps very well, great natural passer Highlights 4 years of HS Varsity, All-Conference, All-State Nominee, All-Region, Captain
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Abilities Skilled all-around player, ranked nationally in blocks per set, can attack all tempos, and gets touches on everything Highlights All-Conference, All-Region, 2-Year Captain, MVP
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Kathryn Snyder Parents Gordon and Linda Reay Position Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist Year Sophomore High School St. Joseph
Parents Thomas and Tonya Jazayeri Position Middle Blocker Height 6’1” Year Sophomore High School Otsego
Coulter Purdum Abilities Great all-around player who passes serves very well, effective in front and back row, vocal leader Highlights 4-year Varsity Volleyball Player, All-District, All-Conference
Parents Renae Purdum Position Middle Blocker Height 6’ Year Freshman High School Allegan
Abilities Dynamic athlete with a very high point of contact. Moves well along the net and presents a very strong block Highlights 2nd Team All-State and All-League Wolverine Conference 2 years in a row kvcccougars.com
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Julie Ryerson Parents Scott and Deb Ryerson Position Defensive Specialist/ Outside Hitter Height 5’ 6” Year Freshman High School East Kentwood
Melina Dekilder Abilities Skilled passer and defensive specialist, has a knack for being in the right position and has great defensive range Highlights All-Academic 4 years, Captains Award
Parents Don and Trish Dekilder Position Right Side Hitter Height 6’0” Year Freshman High School Gobles
Abilities Athletic Blocker who commands the net, natural passer that hits a heavy ball Highlights 1st Team All-State, 1st Team AllRegion, 3-year Kalamazoo Gazette All-Area Team
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Karina Thompson
Laura VanOeffelen
Parents Paulette Thompson Position Outside Attacker Height 5’7” Year Freshman High School Galesburg-Augusta
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Abilities Strong athlete with great potential, jumps well and hits a heavy ball, continues to develop fundamentally Highlights 4 year varsity athlete in volleyball, All-Conference, All-Area
Parents Mark and Jayne VanOeffelen Position Right Side Attacker Height 6’2” Year Freshman High School Paw Paw
Abilities Raw blocker who commands the net, great work ethic and attention to detail will garner continued improvement Highlights Captain, All-Conference, Most Valuable Offensive Player, 4-year Honor Roll Student
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Heather Wright
erin ellinger
Parents Jeff Wright and Dreasa Lowery Position Middle Blocker Height 6’1” Year Freshman High School Mendon
Abilities Skilled attacker who can hit multiple attacks, presents a strong block and commands the net Highlights All-State honorable mention, All-Conference honorable mention, All-Region, Academic All-State, 4-year Honor Roll Student
Parents Tom and Deb Ellinger Position Outside Hitter Height 5’7” Year Freshman High School Thornapple-Kellogg
Abilities Athletic and great work ethic, powerful hitter that plays scrappy defense Highlights All-Conference, Academic All-State, Honor Roll
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Tuesday August 14 Tuesday August 21 Friday–Saturday August 24–25 Friday–Saturday August 31–September 1 Tuesday September 4 Thursday September 6 Tuesday September 11 Thursday September 13 Tuesday September 18 Thursday September 20 Friday–Saturday September 21–22 Tuesday September 25 Thursday September 27 Saturday–Sunday September 29–30 Tuesday October 2 Thursday October 4 Tuesday October 9 Thursday October 11 Tuesday October 16 Thursday October 18 Tuesday October 23 Saturday October 27 Friday–Sunday November 2–4 Thursday–Saturday November 15–17 Home Away
opponent Scrimmage @ Madonna Scrimmage @ Davenport @ Lansing Quad @ Owens Invitational Cougar Alumni/Inter-Squad Scrimmage Ancilla @ Kellogg Muskegon @ Jackson Lake Michigan @ Parkland Tournament @ Grand Rapids Lansing @ Raider Invitational (GRCC) @ Ancilla Kellogg @ Muskegon Jackson @ Lake Michigan Grand Rapids @ Lansing @ Conference Tournament (Jackson) @ Regional Tournament (GRCC) @ National Tournament (Owens)
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