Heidi Thelen commits to Penn State

For those not in the volleyball universe, this would be like a running back committing to Alabama or a power forward committing to Kentucky. Penn State is simply the best volleyball program out there right now. Congrats!

For those not in the volleyball universe, this would be like a running back committing to Alabama or a power forward committing to Kentucky. Penn State is simply the best volleyball program out there right now. Congrats!

WOW! I knew they were interested but that's still a shocker. Big time!

My aging memory says she has 2 years left at NDA, correct?

Congrats to Miss Thelen and her family!

That's 3 D-1 recruits for NDA's team for next year! They should have a Great season!

Congrat's to Heidi and her family. This is BIG news, and I could not be happier for them.

WOW! I knew they were interested but that's still a shocker. Big time!

 

My aging memory says she has 2 years left at NDA, correct?

Heidi and Elle both will be Juniors. When Russ Rose, PSU head coach, suddenly starts showing up at your club volleyball tournaments, I think your college search is over. NDA is loaded as usual, but I have a funny feeling that St. Henry will get the best of them - Fortner and Bessler are Seniors this year and I think they will push hard to go to state. It's early to start ranting already, but really sucks that Ryle, NDA, and St. Henry are 3 of the top 5 teams in the state, but only 1 will actually go to state. Those 3 can beat anyone in the state outside of the I-264 Watterson Expressway loop.

That's 3 D-1 recruits for NDA's team for next year! They should have a Great season!

It's actually 4 going D1 - Thelen, Ogle, Schuler, Angel

Congrats to Heidi and her family. So happy for them! What a super accomplishment! I bet she is super excited to be a part of one of the most storied volleyball programs in the country. Pretty sure that was her goal/dream school since the 7th grade.

Super accomplishment Heidi!

Is this the biggest program an NKY player has ever committed to?

Is this the biggest program an NKY player has ever committed to?

Yes. Has to be. PSU has won 4 of the last 5 national titles. Russ Rose has won more Women's titles than any other D1 Women's volleyball coach ever (5). He's also made it to the championship 3 additional times. PSU has never finished worse than 3rd in the Big Ten. They've made the NCAA tournament 31 straight years. In 2008 they didn't lose a regular season set, not match, set, something no DI, II, or III school has ever done. They won 109 straight matches over a 3 year period.

Dare I say the biggest NKY signing in any sport?

Yes. Has to be. PSU has won 4 of the last 5 national titles. Russ Rose has won more Women's titles than any other D1 Women's volleyball coach ever (5). He's also made it to the championship 3 additional times. PSU has never finished worse than 3rd in the Big Ten. They've made the NCAA tournament 31 straight years. In 2008 they didn't lose a regular season set, not match, set, something no DI, II, or III school has ever done. They won 109 straight matches over a 3 year period.

 

Dare I say the biggest NKY signing in any sport?

All sports being equal, yes.

Yes. Has to be. PSU has won 4 of the last 5 national titles. Russ Rose has won more Women's titles than any other D1 Women's volleyball coach ever (5). He's also made it to the championship 3 additional times. PSU has never finished worse than 3rd in the Big Ten. They've made the NCAA tournament 31 straight years. In 2008 they didn't lose a regular season set, not match, set, something no DI, II, or III school has ever done. They won 109 straight matches over a 3 year period.

 

Dare I say the biggest NKY signing in any sport?

Shawn Alexander, Alabama says hello. Great accomplishment.

Gee heading East instead of South to the state of Alabama? :idunno:

Extremely talented, smart and beautiful young lady! Congrats to her and her family!:thumb:

Shawn Alexander, Alabama says hello. Great accomplishment.

My memory tells me Bama wasn't dominant when Shaun went there.

Maybe this should be it's own thread. Great topic. Again, great accomplishment for the young lady.