2007 Edison Volleyball Season Outlook

The Edison Volleyball Team hopes to ride the momentum from last years astonishing successes into the 2007 season.  Last year Edison in only its second season in existence and first since the 2003 season earned a record of 28-7. The Chargers captured the Region XII Championship as well as the District G Title and finished the season as the NJCAA Division III National Runner-Up.

Three starters return from last year’s team including 5’11 middle blocker Jessica Girod, who was ranked in the nation in three different categories last season and was named as a pre-season All-American.   Middle blocker, Laura Deaton and libero, Natasha Selle who were named “Top Returning Region XII Players” will also play a vital role in leading this year’s team to another successful season.  Coach Snider –Dearth stated,” Our sophomores will be the foundation of our team this upcoming season.  While we have many players that will contribute, their leadership will be a key to us being successful. Their experience from last year will be invaluable as they help guide the freshman into a very challenging schedule”. 

Six new faces will grace the Edison roster this fall.  They include setters Erin Schieltz and Misty Allen.  Additionally Brenda Hemmelgarn and Jayme Krietzer will play the position of outside hitters and Jenny Kessler and Kristen Inman will be the Chargers middle blockers.   

Coach Snider-Dearth noted that last year’s season was a great accomplishment for the volleyball program as well as the college but this season Edison will have a target on its back.  “Last year we surprised many teams because we were ultimately a first year program” said Coach Snider-Dearth.  “We will not be able to sneak up on teams this season.  They will expect us to be good.  While this years team has a different make up from last year, we feel like we can be very competitive and our challenging schedule will hopefully assist us in making a run to the national tournament in November”. 

While this will be Edison’s official first season in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference, the Chargers hope to make a statement in conference play and once again contend for regional and district championships.  As stated by Coach Snider-Dearth the volleyball team’s ultimate goal is to return to the NJCAA Division III National Championships in Rochester, Minnesota.