MOHAWK WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL RECRUITS

Summer may almost be here, but Mohawk College women's volleyball coach Andrew Nicholson has been extremely busy recruiting new players for his Mountaineers. And there will be plenty of new faces on the squad come fall.

Charlotte C.S. Huitema
Outside Hitter
Height 5'6"

• Member of Hagersville Devils midget Ontario Rural Softball Champions
• Member of the Dunnville Chargers OBA Basketball Club for 3 years
• Grade 9, 10, 11 Female Athlete of the Year at Cayuga Secondary School
• Attended OFSAA AA in 2011 with Cayuga Secondary School

Charlotte will attend Mohawk College in September, 2012 enrolled in the Recreation and Leisure program.

Player Comment: "I chose Mohawk College for several reasons, being: I get a chance to play volleyball at the next level and be coached by and play with exceptional people. Also, being close to home is important to me and  this gives my family an opportunity to see me play and come support me.  The campus is wonderful and I can see myself enjoying this environment for my college years. I am really looking forward to playing Mohawk Varsity because it gives me the chance to show others how I can improve, how much potential I have as a player, and the coaching staff is phenomenal, very welcoming, friendly and encouraging."

Coaches Comment: "Charlotte is a true hidden gem; I think that she will grow at an exceptional rate with College coaching and with OCAA calibre players around her. Charlotte was a tremendous captain with Cayuga SS so she adds to our character quotient with this recruiting class."

Janelle Nikita Morris
Setter/Right Side Hitter
Height 5'10"

• From Saint Michael, Barbados
• Captain of the 2009 Barbados Jr. National Volleyball team
• Recognized as a top 5 passer at the 2009 Junior Caribbean Volleyball Championships
• Currently a member of Carlton club volleyball program

Player Comment: "Having relatives in the Hamilton area, I am really excited about being able to play volleyball for a good program while getting a quality education at Mohawk College. The girls & coach made me feel very welcome when I visited the campus."

Coaches Comment: "Janelle has played volleyball at an international level and can bring some stability to our roster when the pressure rises. She has a solid background as a setter but we saw the potential for her to bring both a formidable block and a smooth offensive attack to our newly reshaped roster."

Lynsay Collette
Setter
Height 5'8"

• Attended Grand River C.I.
• Member of Kitchener-Waterloo Predators club team
• Jr. girl's volleyball MVP
• Sr. girl's volleyball MVP
• WCSSAA Champs/Finalists from 2007-2012
• Silver Medal winner at OFSAA Quad A Volleyball 2012

Player Comment: "I chose Mohawk because it offered an outstanding Business Administration course and the renovations to the existing campus are impressive! I'm looking forward to playing in the new Athletics Center in the Fall of 2013. Plus, I am excited to play varsity volleyball  for a coach that has a clear vision for a successful season."

Coaches Quote:  "From the moment I saw Lynsay run the offence for Grand River C.I. during OFSAA, I knew that she had a chance to be exceptional at the OCAA level! Her court vision and command was outstanding and I believe that she will thrive with the bevy of new hitters that we are bringing to Mohawk in the Fall. Her training at the KW Predators shows through and she is definitely the calibre of player that we will continue to add to the Mohawk Varsity program going forward."

Michelle Zwier
Outside Hitter
5'7"

• 2008/2009 Award of Excellence Ontario Volleyball
• 2008/2009 Academic Honor Roll
• 2008/2009 Jr. Beach Volleyball Tier 2 Silver
• 2009/2010 Volleyball Most Dedicated Award Clarington Central Secondary School
• 2010/2011 LOSSA Tier 2 Winners for Clarington Central Secondary School
• 2010/2011 Volleyball MVP Senior Girls Award Clarington Central Secondary School
• 2010/2011 C.C.S.S. MVP at Ottawa Invitational

Player Comment: "I started playing volleyball in 2004 for the Ganaraska Wolves Volleyball Club.  I also played for Knox Christian School Elementary and then for Clarington Central Secondary School, where I am currently finishing my Grade 12!" 

"I will be attending Mohawk College for the Recreation and Leisure Program, followed by Event Planning. I chose Mohawk because I have always loved the area!  I met the representative for Mohawk at an open house, he was very helpful and  set up a meeting for me to take a tour and Meet The Varsity Coach.  During that visit things became very clear that this was the coach I wanted and the school I wanted to play for!  I can not wait to get my college life started and to play Varsity Volleyball, this has been something I have always wanted from the very first time I played the sport!"

Coaches Quote: "We are very pleased to have Michelle join our Mohawk Varsity squad for the 2012-13 season. She is a very skilled outside hitter that has been flying under the radar for her High School career  but we believe she will blossom at the OCAA level. Michelle is a winner and will bring the right attitude to Mohawk Volleyball."

Renee Lacenaire
Left Side
5'7.5"

• Played on the Burlington Blaze Volleyball Club (2009-2011), and currently attending & playing volleyball for North Hastings High School
• Earned Offensive MVP 2011 at Milton District High School
• Will be taking Urban & Regional Planning Technology at Mohawk

Player Comment: "I chose Mohawk because I am interested in pursuing a career in Landscape Architecture and Mohawk's highly recommended program in Urban & Regional Planning will help me get prepared for my future. I am very excited to be joining the varsity volleyball team as well and cannot wait to get started!"

Source: Mohawk College