Kelsey Anderson Becomes Newest Member of Volleyball Team
1/14/2009 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Jan. 14, 2009
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Volleyball made another addition Wednesday when head coach Judy Green announced the arrival of Kelsey Anderson for the 2009 season. Anderson will join the team in the fall as a walk on.
"Kelsey is a winner in all aspects of her life," said Green. "She is a gifted athlete, student and person, and we are excited to have her join our volleyball program."
Anderson, a 5-8 outside hitter/defensive specialist from Louisville, Ky., was named the 2008 Kentucky State Player of the Year and earned the 2008 Miss Kentucky Volleyball crown. She made both the All-State and All-Region teams that same season as well as being named to the Berkeley Classic All-Tournament Team. Anderson's 2008 Mercy Academy squad went 40-1 en route to securing state championship honors. In addition, her high school team advanced to national competition and finished second in 2008.
Statistically, Anderson also had a stellar year finishing with 642 kills for an average of 15.6 per match. She hit .385 and was solid at the net totaling 57 blocks. In the back row, Anderson scooped up 205 digs and served up 83 aces.
As a member of the MidAmerican Volleyball Association club team, she earned Junior Volleyball Directors Association (JVDA) All-Tournament Team honors along with JVDA Showcase MVP distinction in 2008. In 2007, Anderson was an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) All-American. The 2006 season was also good to her as she collected Junior Olympic All-America recognition, was named the AAU MVP, won the AAU championship and finished second for the 15 & under teams at the Junior Olympics.
Aside from volleyball, Anderson is also active in other activities at her school including the Health Promotion School of Excellence Club and Student Advisory Committee. In addition, she spends time assisting with Project Life and Senior Service.
"Kelsey is one of the most competitive players we saw in the 2009 class," added Green. "We believe she will make an impact during her career with the Crimson Tide."
