With classes back in session, Douglas College's upcoming season of women's volleyball is fast approaching, and this year coaches are adding a Team B.C. player to the roster.
Madison Burt, Port Moody native, will don a Royals' jersey this year, and coaches have high expectations for the young rookie.
"Maddy will bring a huge outside presence for us," said Kyra Ianonne, head coach of the women's volleyball team. "She's dynamic and has a heavy arm. She's a very exciting presence and will step right into a role as a key player. Maddy is definitely one to watch and I'm excited to work with this very strong recruiting class."
Burt played on Team B.C.'s u-16 team in the 2011 Western Elite Championships as well as various provincial finals with the Coquitlam Ducks and Fraser Valley club teams. The 5-11 hitter also played for her high school team at Heritage Woods Secondary School, which made a strong run for the provincial title in 2012.
"I'm looking forward to starting off my post-secondary career at Douglas, as I have heard great things about Kyra as well as the team, and I can't wait to begin a new season as a Royal," Burt said.
Head coache Ianonne took over as coach of the women's volleyball team last season. Since then she's been trying things a little differently, including training the girls on sand courts for the upcoming season.
For more information on game dates and times, visit www.douglife.ca/dcroyal sathletics.
