Heather Mazeiti signs Alyssa Hanley to complete Lady Cajuns 2009 class
UL - Louisiana’s head volleyball coach Heather Mazeitis recently wrapped up her 2009 National Letter of Intent recruiting class by signing 6-foot, 3-inch outside hitter Alyssa Hanley.
“Alyssa has a great arm swing,” Mazeitis said. “She is a big, physical player, and that is why we brought her into our program.”
A native of Denton, Texas, Hanley will graduate from Guyer High School this year following a tremendous four-year volleyball career.
“The biggest thing with Alyssa is that she has always won,” Mazeitis said. “She is used to winning, and that is what we want to bring to our program, an expectation of success.”
In her tenure at Guyler, Hanley collected numerous awards and recognitions while leading her team to district championships in both 2007 and 2008. In both those seasons, Hanley was recognized as district hitter of the year (co-hitter in 2007), and in 2007 she earned first team all-area honors. Hanley was twice named to all-tournament team honors in 2007, and in her freshman year in 2005 picked up an all-district honorable mention as well as Guyer’s offensive player of the year award.
A National Society of High School Scholars nominee, Hanley worked hard away from the court as well, earning academic all-district recognition in 2006 and participating in the Duke Talent Identification Program. She will graduate in the top 25% of her class this spring.
Hanley also participated in three years of club volleyball with Dallas Skyline Juniors Volleyball, and in her time with the club was named a 2008 team co-captain, and led her team to a regional championship and 19th-place finish in the Junior Olympics national division in 2007. She earned the team’s most improved award in the same season.
In addition to her experience in high school and club competition, Hanley has also participated in volleyball camps at Pepperdine University and Texas Woman’s University.
Hanley joins three NLI recruits from the early signing period, including 6-3 middle hitter Beth Fogler from Fort Wayne, Ind., 6-2 setter Amanda Gavin from Arlington, Texas, and 5-9 outside hitter Ariel Krolikowski from Alda, Neb.
“This class can step in, get playing time and make an impact immediately,” Mazeitis said. “But the future of the Ragin’ Cajuns volleyball program rests with this class, not necessarily right now but two or three years down the road.”
UL Press
Quote
Re: Heather Mazeiti signs Alyssa Hanley to complete Lady Cajuns 2009 class
