SDM Netters Plan to Push in 2010 By Brad Blume Sports Information Director, South Dakota School of Mines RAPID CITY --- A year after hiring a new coach, installing a new system and making a run into the post season, the South Dakota School of Mines women’s volleyball team is hoping to pick up where it left off and push even further as the 2010 Hardrocker volleyball season gets underway. The Lady Hardrockers finished 9-19 in 2009, placed fourth in the Dakota Athletic Conference and delivered a strong performance in the post-season tournament making an appearance in the DAC semifinals match. “We had a really tough go-of-it last year. But we also had a really good portion of conference play that hopefully we can build off of,” said Lady Hardrocker head coach Tiffany McCampbell. “We had a good run at the DAC tournament. We are just trying to pick up where we left off.” SD Mines has reason to be optimistic. With the loss of just one senior to graduation, the Hardrockers return six starters to go along with one of the best recruiting classes the program has seen in quite some time. “Having eight returners --- six that started in 2009 --- indicates that year of experience is going to be crucial for us. And to get those freshmen acclimated early to fill in a couple holes here and there will be big,” McCampbell said. “A year under the system, trying to execute a fast paced offense and with it being the last year for us being in the NAIA --- the team has a lot that they can prove.” SD Mines was accepted into NCAA Div. II and will begin the transition to that level after the 2010 season. This year will be the last opportunity for the Hardrockers to qualify for the post season until 2013. “This is going to be a building year too,” McCampbell said. “We are hoping this is the type of season that builds this program into a breakout year and what our expectations should be.” Graduated from the team is two-time all-conference player Katherine Hanson. As a middle hitter and four-year starter, her talents and leadership will be hard to replace.
2010 SD Mines volleyball media guide
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