The University of Sioux Falls (USF) Head Volleyball Coach Dan Mathews has announced the signing of six student-athletes, including Elise Gillen, who will continue their academic and athletic careers at USF. This announcement marks a significant step for USF Volleyball, with Coach Mathews expressing excitement about the new talent joining the team.
Elise Gillen: A Standout Setter
Elise Gillen is a two-sport (soccer and volleyball) standout from Slinger HS. A three-time All-North Shore Conference selection in volleyball, she set a school record for kills with 402 as a sophomore as an outside hitter. She received honorable mention all-state and all-conference recognition during her sophomore year. As a junior, she was named second-team all-state.
During her senior year, Gillen averaged 2.25 kills/set, hit .251, and had 2.4 digs/set, 8.75 assists per set, .5 blocks/set and 1.2 service aces/set. In soccer, she earned second team all-conference honors as a junior. Gillen was also a member of the Wisconsin Premier Club Team.
Coach Mathews shared his long-standing admiration for Elise Gillen: "I've known Elise since she was 14 years old. The first time I saw her play, I knew she was going to make a great college setter. Four years later, I can hardly believe that she'll be playing for our team."
Elise is the daughter of Jeff and Lisa Gillen, and has two sisters, Emily and Erin.
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USF Volleyball's Bright Future
Coach Mathews is optimistic about the impact of the new recruits. "Our 2022 signing class will drastically change the culture of USF Volleyball. Everyone in this group is a true volleyball player - the fire burns hot in all of them," said Mathews.
Other Notable Signings
Besides Elise Gillen, USF has also signed other promising athletes:
- Kendall Anderson: A standout in volleyball, track and field, and bowling from Bondurant-Farrar HS (Iowa). She accumulated 950 kills and 950 digs with 130 service aces.
- Courtney Holsteen: A four-sport athlete from Lincoln (Neb.) Southwest HS, competing in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and track and field. She has accumulated 632 kills and hit .215 on attacks.
- Sadie Voss: A standout outside hitter from Jackson County Central in Lakeville, Minn., with over 1,300 kills, 954 digs, and 150 aces.
- Alexis Guetterman: A standout setter from Louisburg HS in Bucyrus, Kan., planning to major in biology and chemistry at USF.
- Karly Knopp: A standout setter at Brandon Valley HS, named Academic All-State and a two-time varsity letter winner. She has recorded 86 service aces, 159 kills, 60 blocks, 1,419 assists and 382 digs.
These athletes bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to the USF Volleyball team, setting the stage for an exciting season.
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