Player of the Week: December 7, 2015

Each week during the beach and indoor seasons, one player originally reported as a recruit by AVSR Global is named Player of the Week for an exceptional performance.

2015 Week #15: Jolanta Kelner

Texas A&M University, Southeastern Conference, NCAA Division I.
Reported to subscribers in 2006 by AVSR Global.
Graduated from Texas A&M in 2010.
Current Team: SCU Emlichheim (Germany).
Home: Bielsko-Biala, Poland.
5'11" Setter.
See Jola Kelner’s bio at the bundesliga website.

Last Week:

• Kelner led Emlichheim over Eiche Horn Bremen 3-0 in Germany's bundesliga.
• She’s in her sixth year as a professional in Europe after graduating from Texas A&M.
• Kelner is a top contender this year for the MVP award in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga North division. She transferred to Emlichheim in 2012 from French club Saint Raphael.
• Before her four years at Texas A&M, Kelner played in Poland for BKS Bielsko-Biała.

Excerpt from 2006 AVSR Global report:

“Expert setter ready to direct a top-30 Division I team. … Distributes the ball intelligently in a fast, sophisticated offense. … She’s a poised court leader and a strong, mobile athlete.”

Also Notable:

Milica Stamenic

Southern Wesleyan University, Conference Carolinas, NCAA Division II.
Reported to subscribers in 2012 by AVSR Global.
Home: Belgrade, Serbia.
Junior, 5'8" Libero.
Last Week: Stamenic scored 83 digs in four matches, averaging 5.5 per set, as SWU placed third at the National Christian College Athletic Association championship.