Ebony Nwanebu - Hitter / Setter - 2013 Graduate
www.ebonynwanebu.com
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 170
Hand: Right
Position: MH/RS
Grade: 10
Graduation: 2013
Birth date: 6/95
Standing touch: 8 ft 1 inch
Approach jump: 10 ft 1 inches
Club Uniform Number: 7
High School Uniform Number: 7
Years Playing Club Ball: 6
Club:
Texas Advantage Volleyball (TAV)
Club Team:
15 Vb Rags Black
15s Coaches:
Jason Nicholson / Jessica Place
Recruiting Contacts:
Ruth N. Nelson - info@lvclub.org; John Sample - jsample@ascvb.com
School:
Lovejoy High School
High School Coach:
Ryan Mitchell
Achievements:

2003 - Flo Hyman Award
Ebony was named co-receiver in her age group the Flo Hyman Award in 2003 while attending a club volleyball academy.

2003 - American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA Convention)
Selected to demonstrate fundamental skills at the AVCA Coaches clinic held during the NCAA Final Four. Each player was able to teach a college coach the fundmental skills including jump serving.
2003 - Irving YMCA Basketball Champions
Ebony was a member on a YMCA champion basketball team.
2004 - Camper of the Day
Ebony attended a local summer volleyball camp in the summer of 2004. She was named camper of the day for one of the days.
2004 - TEAM FLO
Selected to represent TEAM FLO in Plano volleyball league. This team celebrates the accomplishments that Flo Hyman gave to the sport of volleyball worldwide.
2004 - Velocity/brvc Performance and Volleyball Training Camp
Ebony participated in the first sports performance and volleyball training program for ages 8-13.
2005 - Volleyball Camp Awards at Irving Nimitz High
Ebony received an award for "Best Server" of the 7th grade group. She also received "Future Lady Vike" meaning a girl to watch out for in the future.
2005 - TAV Metro 12
Selected at age 9 for a 12 and under team and received good playing time
2005 - Volleyball Camp Award at SMU
Ebony attended SMU (Southern Methodist University) volleyball camp in July. She received the award for winning the serving contest.
2006 - TAV 12 Asics
Ebony selected to the TAV top 12's team at the age of 10.
2007 - TAV 12 Asics - Ebony age 11
Ebony selected to the TAV top 12's team at the age of 11.
2007 - TAV 12 Asics qualify for the 2007 USA Junior Olympic Girl's Volleyball Championships.
Ebony's team TAV 12 Asics qualified for the 2007 USA Junior Olympic Girl's Volleyball Championships in Minneapolis, MN.

2007 - 2007 USA Select High Performance Invitee
Ebony was invited to attend a 2007 USA Girls Select High Performance Developmental A2 Program Camp
2007 - 2007 Junior Olympic Bronze Medal
Recieved a Bronze Medal at the 2007 JO's
2007 - 7th Grade Volleyball Team Captain
Ebony was selected as the team captain on her 7th grade volleyball team at Crockett Middle School
2008 - 2008 USA Select HP Holiday Camp invitee
Ebony was invited to attend the 2008 USA Girls Volleyball Select High Performance Holiday Camp in Colorado Springs, CO

2008 - 2008 8th Grade City "A" Team Volleyball Champions
Ebony's 8th grade Crockett "A" Team won the post season city volleyball tournament
2008 - 2008 USA High Performance Select A1 Invitee
Ebony was invited to attend the 2008 USA Girls Select High Performance A1 Volleyball Camp in Colorado Springs, CO
2008 - 2008 USA Select High Performance Invitee
Ebony was invited and will attend a 2008 USA Girls Select High Performance Developmental A1 Program Camp in Austin, TX
2008 - TAV 13 Asics
Ebony selected to the TAV top 13's team
2008 - 2008 National Junior Honor Society - 7th Grade
Ebony was selected into the 2008 National Junior Honor Society at Crockett Middle School
2009 - 2009 Lonestar Volleyball High School Awards
2009 Lonestar Volleyball High School Awards-Newcomer of the Year-Honorable Mention
2009 - 2009 Dallas Morning News All Area Newcomer of the Year
Ebony chosen as the 2009 Dallas Morning News All Area Newcomer of the Year.
2009 - 7-5A Texas All District MVP & !st Team All District Honor
Ebony was selected for the 2009 Texas 7-5A All District 1st Team and honored as the district MVP
2009 - 2008 National Junior Honor Society - 8th Grade
2009 National Junior Honor Society and held the office of sec at Crockett Middle School

2009 - Named to All Tournament Team
Ebony was named to the 2009 Granbury Volleyball Tournament - All Tournament Team
2009 - Named to All Tournament Team
Ebony was named to the 2009 Denton Ryan Volleyball Tournament - All Tournament Team
2009 - Varsity as a freshman
Ebony has been selected to play on the MacArthur High Scool Volleyball Team as a Freshman
2009 - TAV 14 Asics
Ebony selected to the TAV 14's top team
2009 - TAV 14 Asics qualify for the 2009 USA Junior Olympic Girl's Volleyball Championships
Ebony's team TAV 14 Asics qualified for the 2009 USA Junior Olympic Girl's Volleyball 14 Open Championships in Miami, FL
2009 - 2009 USA Volleyball Girls Select-A1 Program
Ebony selected for the 2009 USA Volleyball Girls Select High Performance A1 Camp and HP Championships in Miami, FL.
2009 - 2009 Junior Olympic's 14 Open Champions
Tav 14 Asics won the GOLD medal at the 2009 JO's 14 Open Championships
2009 - USA High Performance Championships
Ebony was selected to play on the USA Blue Select Girls Team. Her team won the bronze medal in the Youth International Division.
2010 - Ebony Selected to play on TAV's 15 VbRags
Ebony has been selected to play on the TAV's top team 15 VbRags.
2010 - Named to U.S. Girls’ Youth National Training Team.
2010 - 2010 Junior National Bronze Medalist in 15 Open
2010 - Ebony Named to the 2010 Junior National All-Tournament Team
Ebony was named to the 2010 Junior National All-Tournament Team in the 15 Open Division

1. How do you think college sports will be different from high school or club sports?
At this point of my life at the age of 14, I believe college will be harder and alot more mentally and physically demanding.
2. What and how do you think you can contribute to a college team?
I can provide a positive and competitive attitude.
3. What are you looking for in a college program?
Strong supportive team players, coaches and college backing. As well as a strong academic background.
4. How are you physically preparing yourself to play at the collegiate level?
I attended volleyball camps this summer. Staying physically active every day. I am playing my 5th year of club volleyball at Texas Advantage Volleyball. To increase my strength, I'm training in a sports performance program. I have seen much improvment in my play.
5. What would you say to "sell" yourself to a coach, who had no knowledge of your volleyball skills?
I started learning volleyball skills at the age 5. At the age of nine, I was serving over hand in competition on a TAV Metro team. I can hit and block the ball over the net with authority. I am playing my 5th year of club volleyball and playing on the TAV 14's top team after being on TAV's top 13's team for 1 year and the TAV's top 12's team for 2 years in a row.
6. What 5 adjectives describe you and your skills?
loveable, grateful, passionate, strong and skilled
7. What time management skills are you learning to incorporate into your daily life?
Waking up and being ready for what each day may bring.

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