Player of the Week: November 28, 2016

Each week of the spring and fall seasons, one player who was originally reported as a recruit by AVSR Global is named Player of the Week for an exceptional performance.

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

• Kelner led Emlichheim to a surprise win over Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 on the road in Germany’s Bundesliga North.
• She’s in her seventh year as a professional in Europe since graduating from Texas A&M. It’s her fifth year as Emlichheim’s starting setter.
• Kelner competed as a junior player in Poland for BKS Bielsko-Biała before her four years at Texas A&M.

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