Lady Rattlers Volleyball

2010 - 2011 Season

Melissa Anderson, originally from New Mexico, is the Head Volleyball Coach for the OJC Lady Rattlers. Anderson also coaches men’s and women’s golf during the spring sports season. [ More About Coach Anderson ]

Starting her third season with the OJC Rattlers, Head Coach Melissa Anderson said the team is welcoming back four returning sophomores and 11 incoming freshman.

“We lost a big group of sophomores from the 2009 season, but couldn’t have found better freshman to replace them. The sophomores have taken the freshman under their wing and are stepping up to the challenge of being leaders on the team and making an impact on the court,” said Anderson.

After preseason camp wrapped up, Anderson said she felt the girls were starting to mesh very well, which is a key aspect for any team’s success.

“We have a very spunky and outgoing team; they are competitive and have a hunger to win. Although we are somewhat undersized, we have girls that can jump and put the ball down, as well as some that can play amazing defense. I am looking for this team to be scrappy and play extremely smart,” said Anderson.

After their home-opener on August 29, the Rattlers will host the OJC Tournament on Sept. 10-11. The highlight of the year for the Rattlers will be the opportunity to host the Region IX tournament November 4-6 at McDivitt Center Gym.

“We’re excited to host the Region IX Tournament and are making it our goal not to disappoint our fans on our home court,” said Anderson.

Back Row Left to Right : Ashley Aloi, Salt Lake City, Utah; Alexandra Lehocky, Moriarty, N.M.; Micaela Seaman, Taylorsville, Utah; Briana Medford, Kit Carson; Brittney Long, Gunnison and Sierra Graham, Denver.
Front Row Left to Right : Ellie Traut, Loveland; Jennifer Fry, Fort Collins; Shelby Swanson, Mead; Kristy Baker, Alamogordo, N.M.; Heather Sanders, Colorado Springs; Jayde Ashida, Ordway; Jessica Nichol, Lakewood and Abigail Ager, Westminster.

Left to Right : Jessica Nichol, Nichole Foxhoven, Rebecca Wright, Darianna Morelli, Ellie Traut, Angie Zimmerman, Alex Lehocky, Sydney Nelson, Krista Kaiser, Kindle Rebeck, Kristen Yochum, Brittany Sciacca, Sara Coe, Ariel Ambler, Tina Skull, Mallory Miller, Lindsay Thayer, Lexie Martinez, and Jayde Ashida.

Explore the links below to find out more about the OJC Rattler Volleyball Team:

Go To  Team Schedule   Go To  Game Results   Go To  Team Roster   Go To  Photos   Go To  Season Outlook   Go To  About Coach Anderson

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Lady Rattlers Set for New Volleyball Season

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Back row (l-r) : Lexie Martinez, Aguilar HS; Ariel Ambler, Kim HS; Sara Coe, Northglenn HS; Brittany Sciacca, Aguilar HS; Kristen Yochum, Cheraw HS; Kindle Rebeck, Platte Canyon HS, Bailey; Krista Kaiser, Cotopaxi HS; Alex Lehocky, Moriarty, NM; Sydney Nelson, Pine Creek HS, Colo. Springs; Angie Zimmerman, Swink HS; and Ellie Traut, Thompson Valley HS, Loveland.

Front row (l-r) : Tina Skull, Pueblo County HS; Lindsay Thayer, The Classical Academy, Colo. Springs; Jayde Ashida, Crowley County HS; Jessica Nichol, Green Mountain HS, Lakewood; Rebecca Wright, Raton NM; Nichole Foxhoven, Cheraw HS; Mallory Miller, Liberty HS, Colo. Springs; and Darianna Morelli, Mancos HS.

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For questions contact:
Melissa Anderson
Head Coach
Phone: (719)384-6927
melissa.anderson@ojc.edu