SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – University of Sioux Falls Head Volleyball Coach Dan Mathews has announced the signings of six student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers at USF. The NCAA recruiting signing period opened on Wednesday, Nov. 10 which allowed student-athletes to sign with their respective programs.

 
The student-athletes signing at USF include Kendall Anderson, outside hitter/defensive specialist, Bondurant, Iowa; Elise Gillen, setter, Richfield, Wisc.; Davis Guetterman, setter, Bucyrus, Kan.; Courtney Holsteen, outside hitter, Lincoln, Neb.; Elizabeth Kopp, setter, Brandon, S.D.; and Sadie Voss, outside hitter, Lakeville, Minn.
"Our 2022 signing class will drastically change the culture of USF Volleyball.  Everyone in this group is a true volleyball player – the fire burns hot in all of them," said Mathews, whose USF team wraps up the regular season on Nov. 12-13 at home. "They carry themselves with an energy that screams self-confidence.  They have an eagerness to compete that a coach alone cannot instill in a player.  They have an enthusiasm for training that is going to make every practice intense.  Most importantly, they are a group of kind people who are team-oriented," said Mathews.

 

Kendall Anderson, 5-7, Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist, Bondurant, Iowa/Bondurant-Farrar HS
A standout in volleyball, track and field and bowling at Bondurant-Farrar HS (Iowa), Anderson was a three-year team captain, and named to the Raccoon River Conference first-team three times. As a junior and senior she was the Team MVP, who was named All District SE Region 4A as a junior. In addition, she was the Team Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore and Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. She has accumulated 950 kills and 950 digs with 130 service aces for the Bluejays. Anderson led her team to the Raccoon River Conference title, won Region 4 and qualified for the Iowa State Tournament during a 32-8 season as a senior in 2021. As a junior, she led her team to a 24-11 record and second place in the Raccoon River Conference. She was part of an 18-18 team as sophomore and second in the conference and on the conference champions, region two champions and state tournament qualifiers as a freshman. She is a school record holder in the 100-meter hurdles and as a member of the record-setting 4x100 meter relay and sprint medley relay. A 3A 100-meter hurdles state champion in track and field, she was on the third place team that finished third at the state meet in the 4x100 meter relay. In addition, she was a top-five sub-state tournament bowler and honorable mention Two-Rivers All-Conference performer. Anderson was a member of the Clug Ignit Select and Iowa Power Volleyball Alliance. With plans to major in health sciences, she is the daughter of Chad and Kris Anderson with a brother Nathan. 

"Pound-for-pound, Kendall is going to be one of the best athletes in the NSIC in any sport.  The way she can elevate and bang a volleyball is rare," said Mathews. "She plays with a grittiness and intensity that is nearly unmatched in her league.  She carries a chip on her shoulder and is totally unfazed by any challenge.  Kendall feels that she has something to prove, and I'm pumped to help her prove it," he said.
 
Elise Gillen, 5-8, Setter, Richfield, Wisc./Slinger HS

Gillen is a two sport (soccer and volleyball) standout at Slinger HS. A three-time All-North Shore Conference selection in volleyball, she set a school record for kills with 402 as a sophomore as an outside hitter. She was honorable mention all-state and all-conference as a sophomore.  As a junior she was named second-team all-state. During her senior year, she averaged 2.25 kills/set, hit .251, and had 2.4 digs/set, 8.75 assists per set, .5 blocks/set and 1.2 services aces/set. In soccer, she was second team all-conference as a junior. She was a member of the Wisconsin Premier Club Team. The daughter of Jeff and Lisa Gillen, who has sisters, Emily and Erin. She plans to major in biology at USF. 

"I've known Elise since she was 14 years old.  The first time I saw her play, I knew she was going to make a great college setter.  Four years later, I can hardly believe that she'll be playing for our team," said Mathews. "She has a smooth touch on the volleyball and it seems like the game happens more slowly for her than it does for the average player.  In a split-second she understands what's happening, makes a clear judgement and executes a play," he said.

 

Davis Guetterman, 5-7, Setter, Bucyrus, Kan./Louisburg HS
Guetterman, who plans to major in biology and chemistry at USF, is a standout 5-7 setter from Louisburg HS in Bucyrus, Kan. She was a standout in basketball, volleyball and track and field. A four-year varsity letter winner and team captain, she was named All-Frontier League honorable mention from 2019-21 an a Tri-County honorable mention three times in volleyball. Named to the Kansas All-State Academic Team, she helped lead her team to the Frontier League Championship in 2018 when the team was undefeated. She was also part of a team that placed second in 2018 and fourth in 2019 at the Kansas State Tournament. She has been named to the AVCA All-American Watchlist Class of 2022, AVCA Best and Bright First Team and Prep Volleyball Class of 2022 Watchlist. In track and field, she placed fourth in the regional in the javelin and 14^th at the Kansas state meet in 2021. She was a member of the PVA Volleyball Club. The daughter of Michael and Jodi Guetterman, she has three brothers, Wyatt Weston and John.

"Davis fits perfectly into our vision of what a great USF volleyball player should be.  She does whatever is asked of her, yet she remains totally selfless in her effort.  As a setter, she can play with aggressive tempo and has very efficient movements with her hands and body.  She is also a very engaged defender and gets to the ball really fast," Mathews said.
 
Courtney Holsteen, 6-0, Opposite/Outside Hitter, Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southwest HS

A four-sport standout at Lincoln (Neb.) Southwest HS, Holsteen competed in volleyball, basketball, soccer and track and field. She has named to the 2020 Lincoln Journal Star All-City volleyball team. Holsteen helped lead her high school state to the state tournament in both 2020 and 2021. Holsteen was part of the Heartland Athletic Conference champions. During her prep career, she has accumulated 632 kills, hit .215 on attacks, recorded 88 blocks with 311 digs and 45 service aces.   She was the runner up in the shot put at the state track meet. Also in volleyball, Holsteen has played for VC Nebraska. Named the 2018 Female Athlete of the Year, she was involved in the Show Choir and Choir, FCA and the Lincoln Southwest Athletic Leadership Team. She also was a member of St. Mark's Youth Group. The daughter of Dennis and Susan Holsteen, who has a sister Rachael and brothers Dillon and Dalton, plans to major in elementary education at USF. 

"In a full year of recruiting Courtney, I have never seen her be anything less than great in terms of attitude, effort and performance," said Mathews. "She plays with a level of intensity that can carry an entire team through a match, and she has the physicality that will immediately put her among the best Opposite Hitters in the NSIC," he said.

 

Elizabeth Kopp, 5-8, Setter, Brandon, S.D./Brandon Valley HS
A standout setter at Brandon Valley HS, Kopp was named Academic All-State and was a two-time varsity letter winner. She has recorded 86 service aces, 159 kills, 60 blocks, 1,419 assists and 382 digs in leading the way for Brandon Valley HS volleyball. She is also a member of the Pentagon Volleyball Club.  The daughter of Rhonda and Jon Kopp, who has a brother, Madison, plans to major in exercise science. 

"Liz is one of the hardest working recruits a coach could ask for.  She has a genuine love for volleyball and a real interest about the inner workings of the game, especially as it relates to her position.  She is a learner, and that goes farther in terms of development than any other marker of athleticism," said Mathews.
 
Sadie Voss, 5-10, Outside Hitter, Lakeville, Minn./Jackson County Central

Sadie Voss is a standout 5-10 outside hitter from Jackson County Central in Lakeville, Minn. Voss starred in basketball and soccer as well as volleyball at JCC. She was named a three-time All-Area and All-Conference performer in volleyball, who is the school's career kills leader with over 1,300 kills plus 954 digs and 150 aces. She is also a 1,000-point scorer in basketball, earning all-conference honors three times. She was also named all-area in basketball. Selected to the National Honor Society and a class officer, she played for Kairos Elite Club Team. The daughter of Rod and Tricia Voss, she has two brothers, Rudy and Roman.

"It is so fun to watch Sadie play.  As an athlete, she's super good at volleyball – but what I like most about her is the way she carries herself on the court and in life," said Mathews. "She is confident and determined and pushes her team with everything she has, yet she keeps a smile on her face and always has something positive to say.  Sadie understands how to be an athlete and how to rise to the moment," he said.