NAME: Sloan Brandon
HOMETOWN: Carrollton, Texas
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Prince of Peace Christian School
POSITION: OH/RS
ADDITIONAL INFO: 3x All-District and 2x All-State selection; 2x Academic All-State; 2007 State Runner-Up; will also participate in track & field at Concordia - 4x state qualifier in numerous events (high jump, triple jump, 100m and 300m hurdles, 4x400 relay); All-District and All-State selection for soccer
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: Sloan is a GREAT fit for Concordia University and our volleyball team! She is passionate about the sport, about succeeding, and about the way she plays the game. Sloan has the ability to contribute immediately, and I am excited to see the impact she will have on our team over the next four years.
NAME: Angela Bruhn
HOMETOWN: Creston, Neb.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Leigh High School
POSITION: OH
ADDITIONAL INFO: 2x All-Conference, All-District, and 2x All-State Honorable Mention selection; broke school season dig record (434); Columbus Telegram All-Star Volleyball team member; Academic All-State; 3x letter winner in basketball and track & field
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: I'm excited that Angela will join the Bulldogs this fall. What impressed me most about Angela was the consistency of her game, and she will be a solid addition to the outside. She's a great fit for Concordia University and our team!
NAME: Jacquelyn Coonts
HOMETOWN: Brighton, Colo.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Brighton HS/Butler County Community College
POSITION: DS
ADDITIONAL INFO: will be a sophomore in 2009; HS - team captain; 3 yr starter; Team Most Inspirational; Academic All-State
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: Jacque will join the team after only one year at a junior college, and I'm excited to see how she will develop in the next three years. Jacque strengthens the defensive specialist position and I'm happy that she chose Concordia University to continue her career.
NAME: Nicolette Ethofer
HOMETOWN: Omaha, Neb.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Bellevue West HS/North Platte Community College
POSITION: DS
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: I'm delighted to have Nico join our team. She has such a bubbly and contagious personality! Nico is a great addition to our back court and will compete for a top spot with the game experience that she gained at NPCC.
NAME: Jami Fowler
HOMETOWN: Hastings, Neb.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Adams Central High School
POSITION: DS
ADDITIONAL INFO: Team MVP for volleyball and track teams; 4 yr starter and All-Conference selection in volleyball and basketball; All-Tribland Volleyball selection; All-State Honorable Mention in basketball; 2x state track qualifier (400m, 4x800 relay); Academic All-State
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: Jami really impressed me with her pursuit of the ball defensively and her ability to read the court. She's ready to take her game to the next level and she's going to challenge the other defensive specialists. I'm glad Jami decided to join the Bulldogs!
NAME: Allie Kenning
HOMETOWN: Hebron, Neb.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Thayer Central High School
POSITION: DS/OH
ADDITIONAL INFO: 2x All-State Honorable Mention; All-Conference; voted team's Best Defensive Player with 407 digs; Class C2 State Qualifier in 2007 and 2008; also 4x letter winner in basketball, track, and cheerleading
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: Allie is an excellent addition to our volleyball program! She played on the outside on a successful team throughout high school, but her strength is her defense. Growing up with four brothers, I think she's a tough player mentally and physically, and I'm excited to get her on the court with the Bulldogs!
NAME: Kim Miller
HOMETOWN: Mason City, Iowa
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Mason City High School
POSITION: MB/RS
ADDITIONAL INFO: 2 yr starter; 3x All-Academic Award winner; also played softball in high school; Fun Fact: Kim's older sister, Rachel Miller, is currently a student at Concordia!
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: I'm glad that Kim chose Concordia University, Nebraska and our program. Kim is a player who may be asked to play a number of roles on the court, and I think she's ready to embrace the challenge!
NAME: Megan Schmidt
HOMETOWN: Seward, Neb.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Seward HS/Concordia University (NE)
POSITION: MB
ADDITIONAL INFO: played basketball for the Bulldogs in 2008-09; 3 yr letter winner; basketball - 3 yr starter and 4x letter winner; 2x Team Captain; 3x All-Conference selection
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: I'm excited to see how Megan will transition from Bulldog basketball to Bulldog volleyball. She's an extremely talented athlete with good speed and long arms and will be able to contribute to a number of positions across the front row. I can't wait to start working with her!
NAME: Kaitlyn Tibben
HOMETOWN: Danville, Ill.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Danville High School
POSITION: RS
ADDITIONAL INFO: team captain and MVP; selected to All-Area Team; 3x Big 12 Conference Scholar Athlete
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: I am excited to have Kaitlyn join us at Concordia. She is a versatile player who is ready to work hard to improve her game. I believe that she will make great gains in her freshman year, and I'm delighted to have her join our team!
NAME: Lindsea Vaudt
HOMETOWN: Kalispell, MT
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Glacier High School
POSITION: Setter
ADDITIONAL INFO: 2x Team Captain and All-Conference in volleyball and basketball; 1st team All-State; 2x Academic All-State; led team in assists and serving percentage
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: Wow! I can't wait to have Lindsea join her sisters (Chelsea and Ashlea) on the volleyball court! What an amazing opportunity to have three sisters on the same team! She is a talented setter and I can't wait to see what she will achieve on and off the court.
NAME: Alexandria Szalawiga
HOMETOWN: Olathe, KS
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Olathe South HS/Butler County CC
POSITION: OH
COACH MILLER'S COMMENTS: I recruited Alex as a senior, so I am absolutely thrilled that she has decided to join the Bulldogs now. As an outside, Alex will provide experience and depth to the position. I'm looking forward to two great years with her!