George Washington University Athletics
Volleyball Inks Four for 2019
1/9/2019 10:46:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Three first-years and graduate transfer set to join Colonials
WASHINGTON - GW volleyball head coach Sarah Bernson announced the additions of four members to the program on Tuesday. The class features three first-year student athletes from around the country as well as a graduate transfer who is a member of the Mexican national team.
"This group of student-athletes is a tremendous asset to our program, not only for the 2019 season, but to the foundation of GW volleyball," Bernson said. "In addition to increasing our overall height and physicality, we add skilled depth in both setting and hitting. In two seasons, we have diligently worked on developing a culture of growth mindset and teamwork, as well as recruiting student-athletes that contribute to the growth of our level of play.
"I cannot say enough about these four student-athletes, their talent, work ethic and strong personal character."
Addie Feek
6'3" | Fr. | MB
Monument, Colo. | Lewis-Palmer HS | Colorado Juniors
High School/Club: Graduating from Lewis-Palmer High School where she was a part of three straight Colorado Class 4A State Championships and four consecutive conference championships ... captained the team her senior year while earning all-league and honorable mention all-state honors ... totaled 526 kills with a .305 career hitting percentage and 184 total blocks ... competed for five years with the Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club, serving as captain for four.
Why I Chose GW: "Throughout the recruiting process, I had very high expectations for my future university. I wanted a first-class education, a talented program with room to grow and an urban campus that would provide me with countless unique experiences. George Washington offered me everything I wanted. I fell in love with the coaching staff, university and D.C.!"
Sarah Pintel
6'5" | Fr. | OH
Cherry Hill, N.J. | Cherry Hill East HS | Cherry Hill Volleyball Club
High School/Club: Became the first girls volleyball player in school history to receive a full Division I athletic scholarship from Cherry Hill East High School ... set program records for highest kills per season and kills per set ... named first team all-conference, first team All-South Jersey, and the league's Player of the Year ... competed for Cherry Hill Volleyball Club.
Why I Chose GW: "GW volleyball is exactly what I was looking for. GW has an amazing coaching staff with talented players and an awesome volleyball program. I'm beyond excited and thankful to be a part of the GW family."
Paty Valle
6'4" | R-Sr. | MB
Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico | Preparatoria José Vasconcelos | TCU | Baja Volleyball Club
Prior to GW: Transferred after graduating from TCU in Fall 2018 and joining the Coloinials in Spring 2019 ... played four seasons for the Horned Frogs, appearing in 21 matches and 35 total sets ... made four appearances in 2018, culminating in a four-kill performance against Louisiana (Sep. 7) ... as a junior, played in 22 sets and 12 matches totaling 19 kills and 13 blocks ... scored a season-high 7.0 points with five kills against Florida State ... started one match during 2016, finishing the season with three kills and seven total blocks ... did not compete in her first year on campus.
High School/Club: Attended Preparatoria José Vasconcelos in Tijuana, Mexico and trained at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Baja, Calif. ... member of the Mexico national team at the 2018 FIVB World Championships, 2014 FIVB World Championships and the 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix ... began her international playing career at the FIVB Under-18 World Championship in Thailand ... moved up to the 2013 FIVB Under-20 World Championship before closing out the year competing at the 2013 FIVB Under-23 World Championship.
Malia Yim
5'10" | Fr. | S
San Clemente, Calif. | San Clemente | Prime Volleyball Club
High School/Club: Graduating from San Clemente High School ... was named team MVP as a freshman before becoming a first team all-league performer and captain as a senior ... additionally named to the Tesoro Tournament all-tournament squad as a senior ... competed for Prime Volleyball Club in 2019 and previously with Laguna Beach Volleyball.
Why I Chose GW: "I'm excited to play for GW because of its competitive volleyball team, strong academics, and it's in the heart of my favorite city."
"This group of student-athletes is a tremendous asset to our program, not only for the 2019 season, but to the foundation of GW volleyball," Bernson said. "In addition to increasing our overall height and physicality, we add skilled depth in both setting and hitting. In two seasons, we have diligently worked on developing a culture of growth mindset and teamwork, as well as recruiting student-athletes that contribute to the growth of our level of play.
"I cannot say enough about these four student-athletes, their talent, work ethic and strong personal character."
Addie Feek
6'3" | Fr. | MB
Monument, Colo. | Lewis-Palmer HS | Colorado Juniors
High School/Club: Graduating from Lewis-Palmer High School where she was a part of three straight Colorado Class 4A State Championships and four consecutive conference championships ... captained the team her senior year while earning all-league and honorable mention all-state honors ... totaled 526 kills with a .305 career hitting percentage and 184 total blocks ... competed for five years with the Colorado Juniors Volleyball Club, serving as captain for four.
Why I Chose GW: "Throughout the recruiting process, I had very high expectations for my future university. I wanted a first-class education, a talented program with room to grow and an urban campus that would provide me with countless unique experiences. George Washington offered me everything I wanted. I fell in love with the coaching staff, university and D.C.!"
Sarah Pintel
6'5" | Fr. | OH
Cherry Hill, N.J. | Cherry Hill East HS | Cherry Hill Volleyball Club
High School/Club: Became the first girls volleyball player in school history to receive a full Division I athletic scholarship from Cherry Hill East High School ... set program records for highest kills per season and kills per set ... named first team all-conference, first team All-South Jersey, and the league's Player of the Year ... competed for Cherry Hill Volleyball Club.
Why I Chose GW: "GW volleyball is exactly what I was looking for. GW has an amazing coaching staff with talented players and an awesome volleyball program. I'm beyond excited and thankful to be a part of the GW family."
Paty Valle
6'4" | R-Sr. | MB
Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico | Preparatoria José Vasconcelos | TCU | Baja Volleyball Club
Prior to GW: Transferred after graduating from TCU in Fall 2018 and joining the Coloinials in Spring 2019 ... played four seasons for the Horned Frogs, appearing in 21 matches and 35 total sets ... made four appearances in 2018, culminating in a four-kill performance against Louisiana (Sep. 7) ... as a junior, played in 22 sets and 12 matches totaling 19 kills and 13 blocks ... scored a season-high 7.0 points with five kills against Florida State ... started one match during 2016, finishing the season with three kills and seven total blocks ... did not compete in her first year on campus.
High School/Club: Attended Preparatoria José Vasconcelos in Tijuana, Mexico and trained at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento in Baja, Calif. ... member of the Mexico national team at the 2018 FIVB World Championships, 2014 FIVB World Championships and the 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix ... began her international playing career at the FIVB Under-18 World Championship in Thailand ... moved up to the 2013 FIVB Under-20 World Championship before closing out the year competing at the 2013 FIVB Under-23 World Championship.
Malia Yim
5'10" | Fr. | S
San Clemente, Calif. | San Clemente | Prime Volleyball Club
High School/Club: Graduating from San Clemente High School ... was named team MVP as a freshman before becoming a first team all-league performer and captain as a senior ... additionally named to the Tesoro Tournament all-tournament squad as a senior ... competed for Prime Volleyball Club in 2019 and previously with Laguna Beach Volleyball.
Why I Chose GW: "I'm excited to play for GW because of its competitive volleyball team, strong academics, and it's in the heart of my favorite city."
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