TTABLEABLE OFOF CONTENTSCONTENTS 2015 Florida State Volleyball Media Guide Table of Contents .......................................1 2014 Review This is Florida State Volleyball .............2-4 2014 Season Accomplishments ...43 Noles Around the Globe ..........................5-13 2014 ACC Review ..................................44 2015 Outlook 2015 Volleyball Quick Facts ...................14 History of the Program 2015 Roster ..................................................15 FSU Postseason History ...................45 2015 Season Outlook ...............................16-17 Honors and Awards .............................46 Student-Athletes All-Time Letterwinners ......................47 Nicole Walch .................................................18-19Individual Team Records ..................48 Caroline Dadowski .....................................20 Individual Career Records ...............49 Laura Dadowski ...........................................21 Individual Season Awards ...............50 Mercedes Vaughn ......................................22 Individual Year By Year Leaders ....51 Karlie Hauer ..................................................23 All-Time Series Records ....................52 Mara Green ....................................................24 ACC & UF Series Records ..................53-54 Melanie Keil ...................................................25 Year By Year Results ...........................55-65 Sarah Burrington ................................................26-27 Top 25 Victories ....................................66 Hailey Luke ....................................................28-29 Karyn Israel ...................................................30 The ACC .....................................................67 Katie Horton .................................................31 University Administration ................68 Cecilie Woie ...................................................32 Media Information ..............................69 CREDITS Milica Kubura ...............................................33 2015 Team Photo Roster ..................70 The 2015 Florida State Volleyball Almanac is Christina Ambrose .....................................34 a publication of the FSU Sports Information Kacey Saunier ..............................................35 Offi ce. Written and edited by Christa Salerno with Brianne Burkert...........................................36 additional editing by Elliott Finebloom,Steve Stone Caroline Mooney ........................................37 Steven McCartney and Kellion Knibb. Page template Ameije Ismaili ..............................................37 and headers designed by Grant Hawkins Design, Coaching Staff while the cover page is designed by Summit Athletic Head Coach Chris Poole .........................................38-39 Media and modifi ed by Maxo Jean. Page layout by Associate Head Jeff Hulsmeyer .......................40 Christa Salerno. Featured photograhers: Ryals Lee, Assistant Coach Ganna Khrystenko .41 Perrone Ford, Ross Obley, Don Juan Moore and Volleyball Support Staff ..........................42 Maury Neipris. Inside and cover design assistance by Maxo Jean. 1 TTHISHIS ISIS FSUFSU VOLLEYBALLVOLLEYBALL - TTHEHE NNOLESOLES WWILL“RISEILL“RISE AABOVE”BOVE” IINN 22015015 Seniors Laura Dadowski, Karlie Hauer, Nicole Walch, Mercedes Vaughn and Caroline Dadowski The ninth-ranked Florida State indoor volleyball team begins its 2015 season on Aug. 28 against Oklahoma. But before the Seminoles take the floor in what hopes to be another historical quest, the Seniors sat down to talk about this season’s slogan…#RiseAbove It was senior defensive specialist Laura Dadowski who came up with the idea to #RiseAbove Laura Dadowski on what she was thinking when she thought of the idea: “We were experiencing a lot of different challenges this spring and we just wanted to put all of those behind us and rise above them. Also, when we do rise above we take it as being the best team we can be by overcoming any obstacles or conquering any problems we may face together.” Once she came up with the idea, the rest of the class agreed it was a perfect fit. Outside hitter Nicole Walch on why it felt like it was a great slogan: “We face a lot of adversity since we’re all ranging from 18 -22 years old and being in that collegiate experience and we have the new players to gel with on and off the court. Being able to rise above everything that has happened and just leave everything out there. On how the team is taking to the #RiseAbove standards: Walch - “There are a little different circumstances this fall compared to last year but I think what we’re going through now is going to shape us for the year.” Middle blocker Mercedes Vaughn: “We’ve done well so far this season. There is constant competition in practice and anyone on the team could easily come into a match and compete.” On how the theme will help them through the tough schedule: Walch - “Starting off strong is key. The teams we face outside of the ACC are very tough and that prepares us for what we’re going to see in the postseason. Which helps because if you play an easy schedule and you make the post season and see a tough team, you’re going to go down in three sets. It just helps you know what you’re going to see and we work hard all year in order to get there.” On what their goals are as seniors: Outside hitter Karlie Hauer – “No regrets and leave it out on the court. Every practice, match, set, just leave it out there. It doesn’t mat- ter what I’m doing – every touch matters and step up when I’m needed and help the younger girls that are coming in to make sure they feel comfortable and help them with what they can expect for the next three or four years and hopefully they carry on the FSU legacy when we’re gone.” Defensive specialist Caroline Dadowski – “I just want to take advantage of every experience. It’s going to be my last time doing every- thing here at FSU and I want to make it special and have fun.” Walch – “Finishing off strong and a National Title and an ACC Championship would obviously make our season the best. I think playing every match like it’s my last is key. That’s my goal.” L.Dadowski– “I agree with everything that was just said. For me, just to make the most out of everything, every practice, knowing that this is my last year and last chance to have those opportunities and doing whatever I can to help the team in any way possible. I just want to make the most of everything and try and finish strong.” Vaughn – “This being my last season my goal is to cut down on my errors and to be a constant energy source for the team.” 2 NUMBERS TO KNOW 5 7 8 Despite the nine wins that were produced AfterAf setting a school record for appearing in the month of November to close out in five-consecutive NCAA Tournaments, the the 2013 season, FSU fell just shy of its SeSeminoles will look to extend that streak fifth ACC title after posting a 17-3 record to seven in the 2015 season. The record in conference. Following the 3-0 sweep of brbreaks the streak of four that was set Georgia Tech on Nov. 29, the Seminoles bbacka during the 1987-90 squads that were huddled around a computer (with captain leled by Metro Conference legends Gabrielle The number of block assists that Sarah Katie Mosher pushing the refresh button) RReecee and Maggie Philgence. Burrington needs in order to crack the FSU awaiting the result of the Duke vs. North top 10. With two seasons left, Burrington Carolina match. Needing the Tar Heels to could be on pace to take over as the all- pull out the win, the Blue Devils were able time blocks leader. She currently has 298 to come back after fending off several total block assists. All together, Burrington match points in the fourth set to claim has 327 blocks after two seasons, and a 3-2 win and the ACC title. This season, 58 needs 66 more blocks to made the career the Seminoles will be eyeing their fifth top 10 list. ACC title. In 2014, the Seminoles started off hot with a 24-0 streak, but a trip to Tobacco Road put the Seminoles behind the 8-ball for the ACC title with losses to North Carolina and Duke within 24 hours. Once again, the Seminoles had to wait out Straight AVCA polls, climbing to a school 13 their fate, however the Tar Heels defeated record of No. 3 before finishing the season Florida State will play 13 matches in 2015 the Blue Devils, 3-2 in Chapel Hill, taking at No. 10 in 2014. the title. against teams that made the 2014 NCAA Tournament. 2 1,007 736 Student-athletes that played with the US Coach Poole’s career wins. Poole ranks Collegiate National Teams this summer. 10th among the active NCAA Division I Nicole Walch will represent the USA at the coaches, however he could move up in World University Games in Korea, while the ranks. Bob Bertucci of Lehigh has 738 Katie Horton participated in the National while just in front of him is Matt Peck from Team Program in New Orleans. Nicole Walch will start her senior season Middle Tennessee State with 743. Lehigh with just over 1,000 career kills. Walch produced 22 wins in 2014 while MTSU had will look to climb up the record books. She nine. Just behind Coach Poole is North needs 264 more kills to break into the top Carolina’s Joe Sagula with 731. 10 in the FSU record book. Her 487 kills and average of 3.99 per set in 2014 was 38 the eighth best season performances in The Seminoles have won 38-straight ACC Florida State history. matches in Tully Gym. Ever since the 3-2 loss to Miami on Nov. 26, 2010, FSU has