Kelsey Toebben listed among Top 2010 recruits for St. Louis University

Kelsey Toebben (CMVBC 18-1) is noted in the recruiting profile below with St. Louis University where she will be attending college and playing this Fall.  Congratulations, Kelsey!

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY: Lauren Baumet, 6-2 MB, Brownsburg (IN); Andrea Beaty, 6-0 OH, Washington (MO); Grace Bonoma, 5-7 Libero, St. Ignatius HS (Chicago IL); Emma Goldschmidt, 5-11 RS, O’Fallon (MO); Sarah Knouse, 5-7 S/DS, Providence Catholic (New Lenox IL); Hannah Kvitle, 5-11 S, Quincy (IL); Kelsey Toebben, 6-3 MB, Helias (Jefferson City MO)

Comment: The loss of five starters to graduation, three of whom were AVCA All-Americans, means that St. Louis will rely on this freshman class to come in and make an immediate impact for a program that is becoming a fixture in the national top 25 program. Kvitle, one of the best setters in the class and No. 9 all time on the Illinois assists list, headlines the seven newcomers. She joined the Billikens for the spring semester. The experience of training, working out, and playing at a high level should give her an added advantage over other programs boasting a first-year starting setter. Baumet is one of the most exciting athletes in this class. A top 100 Senior Ace, she trained as a middle and then moved to outside and can play both positions at a high level. She also possesses a blistering jump serve, perhaps the hardest of anyone in this class, so look for her to score as well from the service line. Beaty was a top recruit out of Missouri. An energetic personality, Beaty is an explosive athlete with the ball control to play all six rotations. She is a natural blocker, which will allow for her to contribute in the middle as well as on the outside. Goldschmidt, is a strong, left-handed bomber who can also hammer out of the back row. She is a good blocker with a strong competitive demeanor. A knee injury suffered during the club season may limit her contributions in 2010. Toebben is as athletic and fast as any middle recruited to St. Louis. She is a diamond in the rough with a huge block and emerging offensive game. Bonoma is a gutsy defender who was named the 2009 GCAC Player of the Year after amassing 525 digs. Knouse is a strong leader and will add depth in multiple positions.

Source:  PrepVolleyball.com

Nici Thaler (CMVBC 16-1) named on 2010 Defensive Dandies

CONGRATULATIONS to Nici Thaler, named on the 2010 Defensive Dandies Honorable Mention list! 

Per www.PrepVolleyball.com website May 12, 2010:

Defensive Dandies recognition is sponsored by Team Caller (www.teamcaller.net), The players known as “Gym Dandies” are full time back row players, both high school and club, who work their butts off during practice and play to help the team at all costs.

Nici Thaler, Sophomore, Rock Bridge (Columbia MO) – One of the best liberos in the state, Thaler had a school-record 411 digs in 2009, 250 more than any of her Bruin teammates. She also was a standout on serve receive and second on the team in aces. She was a First Team All Region pick.

PrepVolleyball.com SOPH 79 List includes Nici Thaler (CMVBC 16-1)

PrepVolleyball.com announced their 2009 SOPH 79 list of the nation’s most outstanding varsity-playing high school volleyball sophomores.  To be considered, a player needed to be a varsity starter as a sophomore and one of the top talents in their area.  Congratulations to Nici Thaler, playing on our CMVBC 16-1 Gold team, who made the highest honorable mention list as follows:

Nici Thaler, 5-4 Libero, Rock Bridge (Columbia, Missouri) – One of the best liberos in the state, Thaler had a school-record 411 digs in 2009, 250 more than any of her Bruin teammates. She also was a standout on serve receive and second on the team in aces. She was a First Team All Region pick.

Starting in October 2009, PrepVolleyball.com sent out word to high school and club coaches across the land that they were looking for the best high school sophomores in the United States.  Unlike PrepVolleyball.com’s Senior Aces list and Top 50 juniors, which are recruiting lists, this is a high school list based exclusively on accomplishment at the varsity prep level.

PrepVolleyball.com FROSH 59 List includes Melissa Hoerber (CMVBC 16-1)

PrepVolleyball.com announced their 2009 FROSH 59 list of the nation’s most outstanding varsity-playing high school volleyball freshmen.  To be considered, a player needed to be a varsity starter as a freshman and one of the top talents in their area.  Congratulations to Melissa Hoerber, playing up a year on our CMVBC 16-1 Gold team, who made the list as follows:

Melissa Hoerber, 5-8 S, Fulton (Missouri) – A passionate player who excels in all aspects, Hoerber provided “senior leadership” to her high school team despite her tender years. Running a 5-1 offense, Hoerber almost broke the school record for assists with 477, and she was very offensive minded, producing 136 kills and 60 aces with her tantalizing jump float. She was named First Team All Conference, First Team All District and Second Team All Region. “Melissa’s talent, work ethic and winning attitude make her a coach’s dream athlete,” said Fulton coach Stephanie Whitehead.

Top 100 All-America High School Team includes Kelsey Toebben (CMVBC 18-1)

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 4th annual Under Armour Girls High School All-America Teams.  Senior Kelsey Toebben, a 6'3" middle from Helias High School earned an Honorable Mention spot on this prestigous list.  Click here to read the full article.  Kelsey is in her 6th year playing for Central Missouri Volleyball Club and is currently a member of CMVBC's 18-1 Gold team.   While at Helias, Kelsey held the school record for single season solo blocks, assist blocks, total blocks, hitting efficiency, and kill percentage.  She also holds the career school record for hitting efficiency and kill percentage.  

The 100 All-America Team players represent 27 states and 81 high schools. Many have already committed to play collegiate volleyball at some of the top programs in the country.  Kelsey will be playing Division 1 volleyball for St. Louis University next Fall.

CONGRATUATIONS, Kelsey on this great honor!

Player Honors from 2009 High School season

CMVBC Longest Tenured Players (includes the 2009-2010 season)

Congratulations to the following long-time CMVBC players who have 5 or more years participating in the club!  We appreciate their dedicated membership over the years and their sincere commitment to the great game of volleyball.  Way to go ladies!  

CMVBC Alumnae Playing at the Next Level...

Where are they playing now?  Click here to see where these past CMVBC members are now playing college volleyball.  We're very proud of their accomplishments and pursuit of playing at the next level ...