Kodiaks women’s volleyball adds recruit

By Lethbridge Herald on April 22, 2022.

Submitted by Lethbridge College

Recruiting season is underway for the Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s volleyball program, as head coach Anna Schwark is excited to announce the commitment of setter Reese Hanusich from Red Deer.

 Hanusich will join the Kodiaks next fall after completing her club career with the Central Alberta Queens Volleyball Club. 

 Schwark says Hanusich represents the complete package as a student-athlete, possessing a high skill level to go alongside a tremendous work ethic and positive attitude. 

 “Reese has been so enthusiastic throughout the entire recruiting process,” says Schwark. “She’s had very positive things to say about our program and I think it tells Steve [Ivan] and I as coaches that our team’s hard work is paying off. For an athlete like Reese to go through the recruiting process and want to be part of our team culture is so awesome.”

 On the court, Schwark believes Hanusich’s skillset will adapt quickly to the post-secondary level. 

 “She just makes good decisions offensively. Her hands are very clean and I’m confident she’s going to pick up our pace fast,” says Schwark. “She’s open to communication and feedback as well. She’s great at making connections with individual hitters and that tells me she’s really smart and works hard. She’s going to be here for the long haul and I’m so excited to see the kind of player she’s going to grow into.”   

 When asked to describe herself as a player, Hanusich says she is all about work ethic and bringing energy to the floor. 

 “I think I’m a really energetic player. I get really excited and positive so I hope to bring lots of that to the team.”  

 Hanusich says the close-knit team culture was a big reason in her deciding to join the Kodiaks. Many of her future teammates came to celebrate at her signing day, which left the newest recruit raving.

 “It’s super exciting. It’s been a long recruiting process, but I love that my teammates were able to come because they are a big reason I chose Lethbridge College,” says Hanusich. “It was just so special that they’re here.”   

 Hanusich was also joined by her parents, who she says were instrumental in helping her achieve her dream of playing post-secondary volleyball.  

 “I definitely would not have signed today without them,” says Hanusich. “They really helped me a lot through the recruiting process and it’s super special for them to be here. It’s just as big a reward for them to see as it is for me.”  

 Hanusich will take classes that will help her work towards her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher.  

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