Amanda Rice
Position: Opposite
Height: 6' 1"
Class: Senior
Orientation: Left-Handed
University: NC State
Jersey: 17
About Me
Fearless under pressure
Extremely versatile and dynamic
Ability to efficiently take 2nd contact
Powerful left-handed Setter attack
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VERSATILITY
I am highly dynamic and am efficient at setting, attacking, blocking, serving and playing defense.
Being quick and light on my feet allows me to ALWAYS get to and set/attack the second ball.
EXPERIENCE
I have competed at the highest levels of both Club (Open) and High School (Illinois Large School Class).
I have competed in the 15/16 Open Windy City Power League since age 12 and have been a 6 rotation varsity starter since my Freshman year.
DETERMINATION
I like to win and my goal is to become the best volleyball player I can be.
I enjoy physical fitness, strength training and eating healthy so that I can perform at my best.
I aim to never leave the court so that I can best help my team win.
TRAINING
Participating in the USAV NTDP has allowed me to train with the best coaches/players in the country.
My personal skills trainer, Dave Deuser, is a former Division 1 Mens National Champion coach and has been awarded coach of the year from both the AVCA & Volleyball Mag.
I train 3 days a week during club season with Adversity VBC and 5 days a week with Lemont HS.
I also participate in strength training with MPX and work out privately twice a week.
SUPPORT
My coaches have pushed me to develop my all around volleyball skill. As a result, I have the capability to effectively run a 5-1 offence as a 6 rotation setter and a 6-2 as a S/RS.
I really enjoy playing as part of a team and my teammates are some of my best friends. My teammates help me to improve everyday we are in the gym together.
My family has been very supportive throughout the way as my mom and dad have allowed me to pursue my dreams of one day playing D1 volleyball.
I have two sisters Amanda (19) and Rachel (12) who both play volleyball and a yellow lab Ellie! Amanda is a Lefty Opposite with the NC State Wolfpack. I've enjoyed watching Amanda play against some of the best competition in the country and she has really helped me become a better and smarter player. My sister Rachel is a S/RS like me and is already becoming a great volleyball player!
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Achievements
NC State
- AVCA East All-Region (2023)
- All-ACC Second Team (2023)
- NC State Team MVP (2023)
- ACC Offensive Player of the Week (10.30.23)
- Bobcat Invitational MVP (2023)
- Utah Valley Invitational All-Tournament Team (2023)
- All-ACC Academic Team (2023)
Club
- USAV 18 Open Runner-Up National Champion (2021)
- All-Tournament Team Presidents Day Classic 16 Open (2019)
High School
- Prep Volleyball Soph79 SM and Frosh49 HM
- AVCA All-Region (2020)
- All-State HM, All-Area, All-Conference, All-Tournament (2020)
- 4 Time Conference Champions