Ashley arrives at FCCJ from Oveido, Florida where she excelled as a student and middle blocker for Oviedo High School. Ashley is an extremely intelligent athlete with excellent quickness and strength for a middle blocker. Ashley managed a high school GPA of 3.95 while participating in school athletics and working a part time job.

Ashley is a great addition to the FCCJ squad this season and the coaches look forward to having her on the court. Ashley could challenge some of the sophomores for a starting position at middle blocker this fall.

Shawna comes to FCCJ from Barberville, Florida which is a small town near Deland, Florida. Shawna competed for Deland High School and the TVA Volleyball Club. She is a very quick and strong athlete with excellent jumping ability. She also has excellent ball handling skills and court sense.

The coaching staff is excited to have Shawna in the program this season and looks forward to having her compete for one of the stating left side spots.

Tanya came to FCCJ from Alachua, Florida and Sante Fe High School where she was selected 2nd Team All Area and received the 3D Award (Dedication, Desire and Determination). Tanya is also an excellent student as she is a Florida Bright Futures Scholar, was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Santa Fe High School with a 4.1 GPA.

Tanya is a strong, quick and graceful athlete who will be a starting middle blocker for us this season. Her quickness and power at middle give her the ability to block well and run a quick offense. Tanya will be one of the major contributors to the success of the team this season.

Jessica arrived at FCCJ after an extremely successful high school experience at Keystone Heights High School. Jessica was selected to the Gainesville Sun All Area Team, achieved the milestone of 1000 career assists and was selected as the “Most Valuable Player.” Jessica is a very gifted and competitive athlete with great strengths as a setter and an attacker. Jessica plays the game with great intensity and has the ability to make extraordinary plays at any time. Jessica is a success in the classroom as well as she was inducted into the KHHS National Honor Society, is a Florida Bright Futures Scholar and graduated in the Top Twenty of her class. She also graduated with a 3.87 GPA and will participate in the FCCJ Honors Program this year.

Jessica played setter and opposite last season as the need arose. She played in 100 games and was a key factor in the team’s success in 2006. She can attack in the 6-2 or 5-1 offense and she can set from anywhere on the court. She will take over the setting duties for the team this season and with the experience she gained last year she should be prepared to lead the Stars to another memorable year.

Allyson comes to FCCJ from Jupiter, Florida where she was an outstanding volleyball player and student for Jupiter High School. Her high school GPA was 3.35. She has also participated in Junior club volleyball for 5 years. Allyson is a quick agile athlete with a lot of playing experience. She is a dynamic attacker and blocker and has good ball handling and serving skills in the back court.

The FCCJ staff is very excited to have Allyson join the program and feels that she could be a starting left side for the team this season.

Allyson recently made the All Tournament Team at the 2007 FCCJ Fall Classic Tournament.

Sara is a home school graduate who participated in athletics at The Providence School in Jacksonville. While at Providence, Sara was a member of the basketball and volleyball teams where she garnered awards in both. In volleyball Sara was selected “Best Offensive Player” and as the “Overall Outstanding Athlete” in the school. Sara is an extremely gifted athlete with excellent quickness, strength and court awareness. She is also an excellent attacker and defensive player. Sara graduated with a 3.9 GPA and will participate in the FCCJ Honors Program.

Sara played in 76 games last season as a utility player, but will hopefully be a starting middle blocker for the Stars this season. She can also play opposite or left side and the team will need her great defensive abilities to stabilize the back court.

Sara was recently selected to the All Tournament Team at the 2007 FCCJ Fall Classic.

Christina arrived at FCCJ from the local area Wolfson High School. During her tenure at Wolfson High, Christina was selected First Team All-Gateway Conference, a Times Union “Player to Watch” and received the award for “Highest Offensive Production” from her coaches. Christina was also highly active in other school activities as she was elected to the student council, served as a Student Senator, was a member of the National Honor Society and received the WHS Scholar Athlete Award. Christina graduated with a 4.21 GPA and will participate in the FCCJ Honors Program.

Christina played in 76 games as a freshman and gained valuable experience in the back court as a defensive specialist. She will be asked to fill the shoes of the graduating libero this season and possibly take on the role of back up setter. Christina is a quick, strong athlete with excellent ball handling and serving skills.

Krystal is another local athlete who arrived at FCCJ from Florida Christian School. While at FCS, Krystal was selected as the “Best Offensive Player” and “Best Middle Blocker.” Her team won the District Championship twice in her tenure as a player. Krystal is also an excellent student as she was selected for the Dean’s List and the Principal’s List and graduated with a 3.2 GPA.

Krystal is an extremely quick athlete with great jumping abilities and until she caught mono last fall was competing for a starting spot at middle blocker. Her illness derailed her attempt to get into the line-up, but this never dampened her spirits. Once allowed back in the gym, Krystal became the most enthusiastic bench member on the team.

Krystal is healthy this season, and her quickness and jumping ability will be welcome assets to the court. She should compete for a spot at middle blocker and with more experience will be a force at the net for the Stars this season.

Meghan arrives at FCCJ from Ponte Vedra, Florida and Allen Nease High School. Meghan is an extremely strong athlete with great jumping abilities and a dynamic attack. Her high school team made it to the FHSAA Final Four and she has extensive experience with the Jacksonville Junior Volleyball Association.

Meghan has been an active member of her community having participated extensive volunteer work with the FCA, Young Life, and the PGA Tour. She is also an excellent student having earned a high school GPA of 3.3. The FCCJ program is excited to have Meghan and we look forward to her contributions at the right side position this season.

Courtney comes to FCCJ from Callahan, FL. where she attended West Nassau High School. Courtney was a multi-sport athlete at West Nassau and won may awards for her skills and performances on the court and in the classroom. Her high school GPA was a weighted 4.3 and she was active in many community activities.

Courtney is an extremely strong athlete with a quick arm who will be a force at the net this season. Her size and quickness are also great assets that will be welcome to our court. Courtney will be called on to make a contribution this season.

Kerri came to FCCJ from Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, Florida where she was an outstanding multi-sport athlete. In the sport of volleyball she was selected 3rd Team All-State, 1st Team All-County, Rotary “Athlete of the Year,” and area “Player of the Year.” Kerri is a Florida Bright Futures Scholar as well and graduated with a 3.4 GPA. On the court Kerri is an extremely strong athlete with excellent court sense. She is a dangerous attacker with good court skills.

Kerri played in 72 games this season and very easily handled the role of outside hitter when called upon. She made some significant plays and gained valuable experience during the 2006 season. This and a good spring season should prepare her for a more dominant role next season.