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Volleyball Introduces 2016 Recruiting Class
3/8/2016 2:49:00 PM | Volleyball
DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke volleyball program is excited to announce the signing of five high school seniors who will join the program in the fall of 2016.
The Class of 2020 includes rightside hitter Samantha Amos, setter Cindy Marina (Temecula, Calif.), setter/defensive specialist Sarah Nelson (Los Gatos, Calif.), outside hitter Natalie Schilling (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) and outside hitter Jamie Stivers (Coppell, Texas).
“We're excited to welcome this incoming class who all have worked hard in the classroom and on the court in preparation for their opportunity at Duke,” said head coach Jolene Nagel. “They have high aspirations, quality experience on the court and solid work ethics. These qualities will enhance and blend well with current upperclassmen, who have high ambitions as well and are currently training with a purpose every day.”
Samantha Amos
6-2 | Rightside Hitter
Pittsburgh, Pa. (Upper St. Clair)
High School: Four-year letterwinner at Upper St. Clair High School in Pittsburgh … Four-time first-team WPIAL Class AAA All-Star Team selection … 2015 Under Armour Second Team All-American … Named a MaxPreps Player of the Game in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 … 2015 WPIAL Player of the Year … Four-time first-team all-section and all-state honoree … High school team finished no lower than second place in section each of her four seasons … Led Upper St. Clair to back-to-back undefeated section championships … Totaled 379 kills, 191 digs, 48 blocks and 43 aces as a senior … Amassed at least 250 kills in each of her four high school seasons … 2013 PrepVolleyball.com National Sophomore 59 … 2012 National Freshman of the Year finalist … Named Best Attacker at Little Lion/State College Invitational in both 2012 and 2013 … Played seven years with the Renaissance Volleyball Club, qualifying for nationals five years … Named Capitol Hill Classic Best Attacker in 2012 and 2013 … Three-time North Coast Power League All-Tournament Player … Also lettered in tennis and track & field.
Personal: Born Samantha Taylor Amos on Sept. 26, 1997 in Pittsburgh … Daughter of Bryan and Jodi Amos … Has one younger sister (Alex) … Father lettered in football at Pittsburgh in 1985.
Nagel on Amos: “Samie is an athletic lefty who penetrates really well on the block. She has the ability to hit from different areas of the court, which will help open up our offense. Samie has always played up on an older team in her club which has allowed for her to continually be challenged in her development.”
Cindy Marina
5-11 | Setter
Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak)
High School: Three-year letterwinner under coach Mark Motluck at Great Oak High School in Temecula, Calif. … 2015 PrepVolleyball.com High School All-America … Named 2015 Southwestern League Most Valuable Player … Nominated for Gatorade Player of the Year in California … Finalist for the 2015 PrepVolleyball.com Andi Collins Award, which recognizes the best setter in the country … Three-time all-area selection and first team all-league honoree … Helped Great Oak to the Division 1AA semifinals three straight seasons … Totaled 870 assists and 113 kills as a senior to go along with 29 blocks, 186 digs and 16 service aces … Amassed 835 assists, 71 kills, 19 blocks and 17 aces as a junior … Named to the 2014 AAU 16-open All-America Team … Helped club team to second place finish at the 2015 Easter Volley Tournament in Porto Recanati, Italy … Guided club team to a third-place finish at the 2015 Junior National Qualifier in Colorado … 2013 AAU All-American.
Personal: Born Cindy Marina on July 18, 1998 in Chicago … Daughter of Ardian and Kristina Marina … Has one older brother (Angelo) and one younger brother (Brandon) … Father played collegiate soccer in Albania … Mother played professional volleyball in Italy and Albania … Brother Angelo was a member of the soccer team at the University of San Diego.
Nagel on Marina: “Cindy is an athletic setter who is a confident and calming leader on the court for her team. She is quick to the ball, has fluid movement and possesses excellent body control. She has had top-level training, owns a quick release and makes solid decisions. Her set location allows her hitters to get solid swings.”
Sarah Nelson
5-9 | Setter/Defensive Specialist
Los Gatos, Calif. (Los Gatos)
High School: Three-year letterwinner at Los Gatos High School in Los Gatos, Calif. … 2015 Santa Clara Valley Athletic League Senior of the Year … Led Los Gatos to a second-place tie in the 2015 division standings … Two-time first-team all-league selection … Named team floor captain … San Jose Mercury News All-Area Team honorable mention as junior and senior … Totaled 948 assists, averaging 11.7 assists per set senior year … Also amassed 147 digs, 72 kills and 35 aces … Dished out 1,077 assists in 32 matches as a junior, adding 159 digs, 82 kills and 31 aces … Also lettered in basketball and played premier club soccer … Team MVP, first-team all-league and San Jose Mercury News All-Area Team honorable mention in basketball … Led basketball team in points, rebounds, assists and steals as a junior.
Personal: Born Sarah Elizabeth Nelson on Jan. 31, 1998 in Genolier, Switzerland … Daughter of Tim and Kelli Nelson … Has one older sister (Nicole) and one younger brother (Robert).
Nagel on Nelson: “Sarah has been a three-sport athlete through high school, which is rare to see these days and is a welcome addition to our team. She is an excellent athlete who can set but also play defense and trains at beach volleyball as well. As she focuses on volleyball at Duke we look for her game to progress quickly.”
Natalie Schilling
6-1 | Outside Hitter
Glen Ellyn, Ill. (Glenbard West)
High School: Four-year letterwinner at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Ill. … PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace … Academic All-Conference pick … PrepVolleyball.com third team All-American … 2015 Suburban Life Player of the Year … Led the Hilltoppers to a 36-6 record and the 2015 Class 4A state championship match … Helped Glenbard West to its first state tournament appearance since 1983 … Three-time all-area selection by Suburban Times and Chicago Sun Times … Tabbed all-state as a sophomore, junior and senior … Amassed 505 kills, 224 digs, 42 blocks and 38 aces senior year … Hold the Glenbard West records for kills in a match (24), season (505) and career (1,357) … Broke the record held by former Olympian Nancy Reno … Also played for the Sports Performance Volleyball Club … 2014 Junior Volleyball Association All National Team … 2015 AAU National Champions … Illinois State Scholar … Four-year student council member.
Personal: Born Natalie Rogers Schilling on May 28, 1998 in Greenwich, Conn. … Daughter of David and Amy Schilling … Has one younger brother (Peter) … Uncle Tommy Rogers played baseball at Campbell University from 1991-96 … Cousin Wesley Francis played baseball at Barton College from 2009-11.
Nagel on Schilling: “Natalie is an outside hitter for arguably one of the top clubs in the country. She is a smart attacker with a quick arm. She has played at the highest level of junior club volleyball and has excellent training. She adjusts well to the different situations, which occur on the court to help her team win.”
Jamie Stivers
6-2 | Outside Hitter
Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
High School: Three-year letterwinner under coach Julie Green at Coppell High School in Coppell, Texas … Served as team captain senior year … 2015 PrepVolleyball.com High School All-American … Named a PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace … Garnered 2015 Underarmour All-America honorable mention accolades … Named Dallas Morning News 2015 All-Area Hitter of the Year and District 7-6A District Offensive Player of the Year … Tabbed to the Texas Girls Coaching Association (TGCA) 2015 all-state team and Legacy Team … Earned Tournament MVP distinction at the 2015 Pearland Adidas Texas Invitational and was selected to the 2015 Allen Texas Open All-Tournament Team … Totaled 539 kills, 415 digs, 46 aces and 52 blocks her senior season … Played club volleyball for TAV 17 Black ... Led club team to Las Vegas Showcase, Tour of Texas, NEQ Qualifier and Lone Star Qualifier titles … Selected to participate with USA Volleyball High Performance Sand program from 2012-15 at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center … Placed second at the U18 NVL World Junior Championships and third at the U17 USAV High Performance Championships … U16 Jr Beach National Champion … Member of the National Honor Society … Two-time Academic All-District … 2015 Academic All-State.
Personal: Born Jamie Marie Stivers on June 22, 1998 in Dallas, Texas … Daughter of Ron and Denise Stivers … Has an older sister (Lindsay).
Nagel on Stivers: “Jamie has size, skill and a very good understanding of the game as an outside hitter. She has played beach volleyball for years at the highest level and this shows in her ball control and reading capabilities on the court. The past two club seasons she has played for a National Championship contender, which has challenged her to continue to raise her level of play.”
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