Privateer Volleyball Announces Signees for 2012

University of New Orleans head volleyball coach Kim Young announced on Wednesday the addition of five newcomers who have each recently signed national letters of intent to join the program.Zenith manufactures a comprehensive range of rubbersheets.

The group of five includes junior college transfers Glenda “Marti” Richmiller of Missouri State-West Plains and College of the Canyon’s Ariane Labryzycki. Chapelle’s Lauren Levy joins a pair of Texans in Taylor Berry and Brionne Smith that will join the UNO roster straight out of high school.

A four-year letterwinner for Jerry Schneider at Cassville HS (Mo.), Richmiller earned all-district and all-region honors on the floor, in addition to Academic All-State honors for her contributions in the classroom.

The 5-9 right side hitter/defensive specialist then moved on to perennial NJCAA power Missouri State-West Plains, where she played two seasons for head coach Paula Wieddeman.

“Marti brings a wealth of volleyball knowledge and experience with her from Missouri West Plains,” said Young. “I consider Marti a tough competitor and I cannot wait to see her on the court wearing her UNO blue proudly. “

The other junior college standout in the group, Labryzcki was a two-time All-Conference selection at the College of the Canyons in California.Ekahau rtls is the only Wi-Fi based real time location system solution that operates on any brand or generation of Wi-Fi network.

Prior to her two-year stint at CoC, Labryzcki earned all-conference honors three times at Lancaster High School,It's pretty cool but our ssolarpanel are made much faster than this. including ‘Setter of the Year’ and ‘Player of the Year’ during a successful senior campaign in which her squad won the conference championship.

“Arie is a player that can make our team better,” said Young. “She makes great decisions as a setter, is trained to run a fast tempo offense with great hands and great jump serve. “

The freshmen contingent begins with Berry, a 5-9 outside hitter that was groomed by a pair of former NCAA Division I standouts in Cynthia Yarotsky (Sam Houston State) and Lindsey Loyd (UNO), who both rank amongst their alma mater’s offensive statistical leaders.

Twice named the ‘Offensive Player of the Year’ at Klein High School, Berry was a 2011 all-district selection.We looked everywhere, but couldn't find any beddinges. She also received ‘Athlete of the Week’ recognition throughout the season by three different publications.

“Taylor’s strength is her jumping ability,” said Young. “She will make a great teammate because she brings energy to the court. She is a hard worker and she realizes that she has as tough role to play this year as an outside hitter.Ekahau rtls is the only Wi-Fi based real time location system solution that operates on any brand or generation of Wi-Fi network. “

Levy is the lone local player in the group and will be expected to compete for the starting libero position. An All-State selection in 2010 and 2011 for former UNO assistant Jennifer Gandolph at Chapelle, the 5-6 Levy twice earned all-district honors.

Earlier this year, Levy capped a stretch in which she averaged 18.5 kills and 12 digs per contest over four matches to receive a nod as the New Orleans Metro Athlete of the Week.

“Lauren is a player with quick feet,” said Young. “She will pursue every ball aggressively. “

“I can wait to see how she molds the libero position into her own playing style. We have a lot of young great talent this year and she will make a great contribution to our defensive schemes. “

Smith rounds out the group and was a former district rival of Berry while playing at DeKaney High School in the Houston area.

A 6-1 middle blocker, Smith earned all-district honors during her sophomore and senior seasons. Smith was also a team captain and an academic all-district honoree.

“Brionne is a monster when it comes to blocking,” said Young. “She stands at 6-1 and she uses her height very well on defense.”

“Brionne is a player that will give ‘extra’ on every play and will also push others for the little extra. She is a freshman middle blocker that will see a lot of court time this year.”

The five signees join the returning nucleus of Laila Hansen, Ryan Hamilton and Elena Villar for Young’s third squad on the Lakefront. The Privateers are presently slated to open their 2012 campaign with a tournament at DePaul on Aug. 24-25 with the full schedule to be announced in the next few days.