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February 13, 2009

Season Outlook

Season Outlook

Senior outside hitter Jon Daley, senior libero R.J. Roth and junior opposite Chris Holden lead the East Stroudsburg University men's volleyball program into the 2009 season under the direction of fourth-year head coach Dustin Wood.

Daley and sophomore outside hitter Eli Porr, both starters in 2007, return to the Warriors after receiving medical redshirts last year. Daley is a two-time All-EIVA selection at middle hitter and is moving outside for his senior year to give him more opportunities to swing on the offensive side of the net. Defensively, Daley is tied for second in school history with 316 career blocks. He also ranks second in aces and fourth in kills, and should go over the 1,000 kill mark for his career early this season.

Porr is a strong passer and defender who started most of his freshman year in 2007, when he was second on the team in digs. Sophomore Don Hanna started 15 matches last year and classmate Michael Semeraro will also contribute on the outside.

Holden led ESU with 3.8 kills per game and had a team-high in kills in 17 of 19 matches last season after joining the program from SUNY-New Paltz, where he was his league's player of the year as a freshman. Both Holden and Daley are 6-7 and can touch nearly 12 feet, giving the Warriors two of the top athletes in the EIVA.

Seniors Kyle Duffy and Jeff Quinn will hold down the middle hitter spot for ESU. Duffy started there last year and is a strong blocker, while Quinn is transitioning from opposite where he contributed in his first three years in the program. Freshman Dante McCoy will see time as a blocking specialist.

Roth enters his senior year as a four-year starter and already holds the school record with 731 career digs. He led the NCAA in digs as a freshman, led the EIVA and was second in the nation as a sophomore, and ranked second in the EIVA last season. Sophomore Drew Dvorsky will be utilized as a defensive sub in the back row.

At setter, three players entered the preseason with a chance to earn the starting position. Freshman Levi Kauffman won the job after an All-State high school career at Red Lion and has made strides adapting to the college offense. Sophomore Josh Hobson saw significant action at setter as a freshman and knows ESU's offensive and defensive systems. Freshman Brent Hurst has also shown promise and may contribute this season.



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Conference News 2005-06 \| 2006-07 \| 2007-08 \| 2008-09 \| 2009-10 \| 2010-11 \| 2011-12 February 13, 2009 Season Outlook Season Outlook Senior outside hitter Jon Daley, senior libero R.J. Roth and junior opposite Chris Holden lead the East Stroudsburg University men's volleyball program into the 2009 season under the direction of fourth-year head coach Dustin Wood. Daley and sophomore outside hitter Eli Porr, both starters in 2007, return to the Warriors after receiving medical redshirts last year. Daley is a two-time All-EIVA selection at middle hitter and is moving outside for his senior year to give him more opportunities to swing on the offensive side of the net. Defensively, Daley is tied for second in school history with 316 career blocks. He also ranks second in aces and fourth in kills, and should go over the 1,000 kill mark for his career early this season. Porr is a strong passer and defender who started most of his freshman year in 2007, when he was second on the team in digs. Sophomore Don Hanna started 15 matches last year and classmate Michael Semeraro will also contribute on the outside. Holden led ESU with 3.8 kills per game and had a team-high in kills in 17 of 19 matches last season after joining the program from SUNY-New Paltz, where he was his league's player of the year as a freshman. Both Holden and Daley are 6-7 and can touch nearly 12 feet, giving the Warriors two of the top athletes in the EIVA. Seniors Kyle Duffy and Jeff Quinn will hold down the middle hitter spot for ESU. Duffy started there last year and is a strong blocker, while Quinn is transitioning from opposite where he contributed in his first three years in the program. Freshman Dante McCoy will see time as a blocking specialist. Roth enters his senior year as a four-year starter and already holds the school record with 731 career digs. He led the NCAA in digs as a freshman, led the EIVA and was second in the nation as a sophomore, and ranked second in the EIVA last season. Sophomore Drew Dvorsky will be utilized as a defensive sub in the back row. At setter, three players entered the preseason with a chance to earn the starting position. Freshman Levi Kauffman won the job after an All-State high school career at Red Lion and has made strides adapting to the college offense. Sophomore Josh Hobson saw significant action at setter as a freshman and knows ESU's offensive and defensive systems. Freshman Brent Hurst has also shown promise and may contribute this season.