Coach Pohlman on Danika: "Flexible, athletic, consistent, and determined.  These are really important traits to have as a setter, and I am thrilled to admit these characteristics reside in our setter for the 2008 season!  Danika is a coachable athlete who can place the ball in a bucket whizzing by at 90 mph!  The thing I really like about Danika is that she takes full accountability for her own success.  When I was looking at setters, I didn't want someone who made a bunch of excuses.  I knew we need someone who was confident and persistent, but not arrogant and stubborn...someone who can swallow their pride, but not tuck their tail between their legs.  Danika understands this concept instinctively.  It's a good day for our program knowing there is a capable, confident, and hard-working "wheel-(wo)man" ready to take on the challenges of a JUCO level setter position!!"

About Megan:

Whether she is nailing passes, acing tests, or leaving opponents in her dust on the track, Megan Pierson from Gooding, ID, probably has a smile on her face; of course she has a lot to smile about:

In volleyball, she chalked up honors as “Most Inspirational” her Freshman and Sophomore year.  She was 1^st Team All-Conference as a Junior and Senior.  This year, as a senior, she had the privilege to play with Southern Idaho's best athletes on the Magic Valley All-Star Team.  Megan is a standout outside of the Magic Valley as well, and she proved it by earning the NBC Volleyball Camp “MVP” award going into her senior year. 

As if that isn't enough, Megan shines in the classroom which gave her the title of "Scholar Athlete” (in Volleyball) her junior year and that's not all.  Academically, she has earned the "Outstanding 4.0 GPA Award” three years running as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and currently going for the same award her senior year!

Throughout her high school career, Megan has also stood out on the track by placing in the State Tournament in the medley relay (twice), the 4x100 relay, the 4x200 relay (twice), and the 4x400 relay.  She also earned the “Scholar Athlete” (Track) award her Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Years.

Coach Pohlman on Megan: "Megan moves her feet well, is a great reader on the hit and serve, and can dig almost anything you give to her.  Megan seems to be very comfortable with the ball, which definitely helps her control.  She makes an excellent impact to our defensive element and will be battling it out to get the libero position in the fall.  I had the luxury of coaching Megan in high school, and I am glad to bring some Idaho roots to Kansas!"

Coach Pohlman on Janelle: “Janelle is an extremely athletic player; probably, all around, the most athletic that we will have next year.  She is very intense and focused and that is why she is so highly decorated. (Earning many honors while at Liberal).  She is an incredibly smart hitter, who can put it in your face or catch you on your heels with the tip or roll shot.  Even though she is 5'6" she is a firecracker who will jump higher than the tallest players.  She’s the type of person who puts everything she has into it. She’s a hard worker and I can see that in her 100 percent.  She adds a different dynamic to the program, and I am excited for next year, knowing that dynamic will be on our side of the net!"

Coach Pohlman on Jordan: "Jordan is, by far, one of this state's best outside hitters! She makes an absolutely huge impact on this program, and I am happy to know we are heading closer to where we need to be for next year. She has a heavy arm, and is smart and talented enough to go around the block and tip when necessary. She has a sensational love for the game, and that love, her hard work, and her abilities will make her successful at this level, and when she moves on to the next level.  I am very grateful to know I have the opportunity to coach such a great athlete!"

About Shayla:

Shayla is a multi-talented athlete who has a history of competing on upper division level of play at a younger age.  In volleyball, she was on varsity as a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior playing Libero on varsity her last three years.  Shayla merited awards as All-League Honorable Mention her sophomore year, as well as being 2nd Team All-League her junior and senior years.

She was a varsity member for basketball her sophomore, junior, and senior year, on the varsity track team her freshman year, and the dance team her senior year.

Currently, Shayla is playing winter club volleyball for "Cloud Juniors" in Concordia.

Coach Pohlman on Shayla: "Shayla is a perfect way to start the recruiting season.  She is a very talented Libero/DS with a lot of potential. She is athletic, versitile, and very coachable. It is going to be very enjoyable coaching Shayla because her abilities coupled with her work ethic is just what we need for our program...she is a very good fit for the direction we want to head.  I look forward to working with Shayla because she will accomplish a lot as an individual and contribute to the team in a big way.  She will be battling it out for the libero position in the fall.  I look forward to the opportunity to prepare Shayla in the next level, for the next level.  I am happy that we have such an all-around great student-athlete!"