2013 UNO Volleyball Roster
NEW ORLEANS – With preseason practice scheduled to begin in roughly two months, New Orleans head volleyball coach Kim Young-Buford announced the addition of three new players.
The group announced by Young-Buford includes Chicago State transfer
Alyssa Podwell, Laredo (Texas) Community College transfer
Ashley Everett and Mandeville High product
Courtney Roblez.
Podwell fills a team need by providing an experienced middle blocker after playing 32 matches for Division I Chicago State in 2012. The Great West Conference 'Newcomer of the Year', the 6-0 Podwell totaled a team-high 210 kills and ranked second on the team with two kills per set.
Podwell averaged 0.50 blocks per set for the Cougars a year ago after prepping at Providence Catholic in Homer Glenn, Ill. While a prep standout, Podwell was named Southtown Star All-Area and All-South Suburban Catholic League as a senior while leading the Chicago area with 95 blocks.
“Alyssa has gained valuable collegiate experience after earning tons of playing time as a freshman at Chicago State,” said Young-Buford. “Her quick movements as a middle blocker made her ideal for our program and we are happy to announce Alyssa as a new member of our Privateer family.”
A 5-10 outside hitter/middle blocker, Everett is transferring to the Lakefront after playing the last two seasons at LCC. During her freshman campaign, Everett averaged 0.58 blocks a set for the Palominos.
While playing for United High School in Laredo, Everett was named 'Middle Blocker of the Year' her final two seasons, while also earning all-district honors as a senior.
“Ashley brings with her a great mental game to our program,” said Young-Buford. “She is a player that chooses her shots wisely. “
“Ashley understands that we have a huge job ahead of us in and out of conference. She is a hard worker and I am ready to see her on the court this season. “
Roblez rounds out the trio after playing four years at Mandeville. A 5-9 middle blocker and outside hitter, Roblez served as a varsity co-captain on teams that went deep into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) playoffs.
An accomplished player on the sand, Roblez qualified and participated in the Beach Volleyball Junior Olympics and was a two-year USA Volleyball Beach Bayou Region quad champion.
“Courtney is a hard worker and is a great, well-rounded person and athlete,” said Young-Buford. “We are happy to grab this athlete from the Northshore and could not be any happier that she will be joining our program.”
The UNO volleyball team is scheduled to report to campus during the weekend of Aug. 10 before beginning practice on Aug. 12. A full 2013 schedule will be released shortly with the first of 12 home matches slated for Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. against crosstown foe Tulane.
2013 UNO VOLLEYBALL NEWCOMERS
Ashley Everett, 5-10, Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker, Laredo, Texas (United/Laredo Community College)
Brooklyn Frank, 6-0, Outside Hitter, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Marion Graham Collegiate Institute)
Kelsea Hundtoft, 5-9, Outside Hitter, Lancaster, Calif. (Lancaster/College of the Canyons)
Bayley Neubauer, 6-4, Middle Blocker, Pasadena, Calif. (Pasadena)
Alyssa Podwell, 6-0, Middle Blocker, Homer Glenn, Ill. (Providence Catholic/Chicago State)
Celeste Ramirez, 5-8, Setter, San Antonio, Texas (Antonian College Prep/Blinn JC)
Courtney Roblez, 5-9, Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter, Mandeville, La. (Mandeville)
Cara Sander, 6-0, Outside Hitter, Konstanz, Germany (Ellenrieder Gymnasium)
MEET YOUR PRIVATEERS
Ashley Everett, 5-10, Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker, Laredo, Texas (United/Laredo Community College)
Born Ashley Marie Everett on November 11, 1992... Coached by Binny Canales at Laredo CC...Averaged 1.2 kills, 0.92 digs and 0.32 blocks per game while playing in 14 matches and appearing in 50 sets... Averaged 1.31 kills, 0.58 blocks per set as a freshman, appearing in 26 sets... Captain... Academic All-Region and Nominated for Academic All-American... Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges... At United High School, coached by Leticia Longoria... Named Middle Blocker of the Year for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons while at United High School... Captain and All-District her senior season.... Captain of the UHS Cheerleading Squad during UCA NHSCC National Championship Win... Also competed in track and field, qualifying for regionals from 2008 through 2011... Graduated top 5% of class... National Honor Society... Parents, SanJuana V. Everett and Ernest Everett... Siblings, Ernest Everett Jr., Elyse Everett, Jacklynn Everett...Biology Major.
Alyssa Podwell, 6-0, Middle Blocker, Homer Glenn, Ill. (Providence Catholic/Chicago State)
2012 Great West Newcomer of the Year…Appeared in 32 matches for Chicago State during the 2012 season… Totaled a team-high 210 kills and ranked second on the team with two kills per set… Hit .154, tallied 12 assists, 15 service aces, 47 digs and 52 blocks… The 0.50 blocks per set ranked second on the Cougars' roster…Named Southtown Star All-Area and All-South Suburban Catholic League as a senior at Homer Glenn, Ill...Led area with 95 blocks...Helped Providence Catholic to a 26-7 record as a senior and a regional championship as a junior...Member of the Spanish Honor Society…Played club volleyball with Ultimate...Daughter of Joseph and Diane Podwell...Pre-Pharmacy major.
Courtney Roblez, 5-9, Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter, Mandeville, La. (Mandeville)
Born Courtney Lynn Roblez on April 2, 1995... Played at Mandeville High... A four-year letterwinner... Served as varsity co-captain on teams that reached the state semifinals and sweet 16... Qualified and participated in the Beach Volleyball Junior Olympics... a two-year USA Volleyball Beach Bayou Region quad champion… Mother, Tammy... Brothers, Jake & Brett Roblez... Education Major.
