Mankato, Minn. – After practice last Thursday, the Mavericks took off their court shoes and took their classroom skills to Roosevelt Elementary in Mankato.
The players helped the young readers select books, read with the Roosevelt students, and stressed the importance of reading and a good education. Mandy Reuter, junior outside hitter from Orono, MN said “I had a blast. These kids were eager to listen and learn.”
Jill Randall, sophomore outside hitter from White Bear Lake, MN spends her summers teaching gymnastics to young gymnasts. She remarked “It’s important to balance education and sports. I enjoy teaching gymnastics but this was fun too.
That sentiment was echoed by Dana Ostertag, sophomore outside hitter from Oshkosh, WI. “As an education major, I know that reading is the ticket for these kids” said Ostertag.
Of course, none of the players or students complained about the ice cream they shared after the reading. “It’s all about balance” said freshman Jenn Green, Waverly, IA as she gulped down another helping of ice cream.
Mankato, Minn. – November 12, 2005 was a defining day for Tiff Graham. It marked her last match as a Minnesota State Maverick. After collecting 932 kills and 375 total blocks, the Woodbury, MN native and MSU’s lone senior takes a look back at her four years.
Tiff came to MSU not only for the volleyball opportunity but because it was close to home and she could see herself playing there for four years. Read more...
Mankato, Minn. - The Minnesota State University, Mankato Volleyball Team today announced their spring competition schedule.
Come out and Support Your Mavs!
Mankato, Minn. – The Minnesota State University, Mankato Volleyball Team celebrated its 2005 season at their annual banquet Saturday, January 4th at Applewood in Mankato. Lori Meyer, Senior Women’s Athletic Director and Women’s Softball Coach at MSU provided the keynote address.
Tiffany Graham, (New Life Academy-Woodbury, MN), Minnesota State’s loan senior, garnered the most awards. In addition to her All-NCC and AVCA All-Region Team awards, Tiff was named MSU’s Block Leader, Offensive Player of the Year, and was the recipient of the Georgene Brock Award given to the player who best exemplifies the championship spirit Gerogene instilled in her athletes. Georgene Brock, a true pioneer MSU athletics was the first volleyball coach at MSU and coached the first Maverick team to appear in the National Tournament.
Carley Heckmann, (Mayer Lutheran-Norwood, MN), received the Marge Burkett Award for the athlete who representing the true spirit of the student-athlete. Marge, a long-time professor and volleyball coach at MSU, represented and advocated the true meaning of the words student-athlete.
Stef Sandstrom, (Blaine–Andover, MN) was named the Maverick Defensive Player of the Year, Assist Leader, and shared the Ace Leader with Cassie Wolpern, (Belle Plaine-Belle Plaine) who was also MSU’s Dig Leader. Mandy Reuter, (Orono-Maple Plain, MN) was the Maverick Kill Leader for 2005.
Mankato, Minn. - The Minnesota State Volleyball Team will host its' annual banquet at Applewood's on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Lori Meyer, MSU Softball Coach and Senior Women's Administrator, will be the guest speaker. In addition, the winners of the Georgene Brock Award and Marge Burkett Award will be announced. The public is welcome. The price of the buffet meal is $9.95 per person. Please contact Heather.Bitz@mnsu.edu or (507) 389-5339 to make your reservation.
