
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Volleyball team, under the direction of Head Coach Kacie Ehinger, have announced the commitment of Amalee Doyle, Ayana Solan, Natalya Bergant, and Hadley Dantzler and welcome the four signees to the program.
Amalee Doyle | Defensive Specialist/Libero | Fossil Ridge High School & Rocky Elite Volleyball Club | Fort Collins, CO.
During her high school career, Doyle was recognized as the 2023 High School Champion and Teammate of the year in 2023. Doyle helped Fossil Ridge High School reach the Colorado State High School Class 5A state championship match.
Additionally, Doyle was recognized as the 2023 and 2024 Academic All-State Club Team Captain.
Head Coach Kacie Ehinger – “I’m excited to finally get Amalee to campus, it’s been a long time coming with having her throughout the years in a camp setting. She brings solid ball control, defense and a lot of energy to the court.”
Ayana Solan | Middle Blocker | West Orange High School & Top Select Volleyball Academy | Winter Garden, Fla.
Solan made the USAV 15 open national tournament participant in 2022 and also helped West Orange High school win the 2024 7A district championship.
Head Coach Kacie Ehinger – “Ayana is a high-flying middle with a fast arm and a ton of upside. She plays at a level that will fit nicely in the SSC. I can’t wait to get her to campus and watch her continue to grow.”
Natalya Bergant | Right Side | Lake Catholic High School & Academy Volleyball Cleveland | Mentor, Ohio
A three-time state champion in Ohio at Lake Catholic High School, Bergant dominated throughout high school career. Bergant was a three-time All-Ohio second-team representative, while also earning the Lake Catholic Offensive Player of the Year award in three straight seasons. Bergant was named to the Crown Conference first-team from 2021 through 2023.
This season, Bergant was named to the North Coast Conference Player of the Year, earned all-district first-team honors and was a national finalist at the USAV National Tournament, while garnering all-tournament team honors.
Head Coach Kacie Ehinger – “Natalya is a dynamic lefty on the right side who can hit a variety of sets and shots. She has the ability to play all six rotations and I look forward to getting her in our gym in the fall!”
Hadley Dantzler | Middle Blocker | Saint John’s Country Day School & OTVA-Jacksonville | Middleburg, Fla.
Dantlzer was named the Class 1A Region 1 District 3 player of the year – earning all-district honors – while also being named the 2024 Comeback Player of the Year and the Orange Park Rotary Club Athlete of the Fall.
Head Coach Kacie Ehinger – “Hadley is a steady presence in the middle who is playing at a high level. She has the ability to run multiple sets along the net and I can’t wait to see her in a Shark uniform.”
The four signees will join the Sharks Volleyball program in the fall of 2025. NSU will play their final match at the Rick Case Arena for the 2024 season on Tuesday, November 19th, against Rollins. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. To stay up-to-date on NSU Volleyball, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_VBall and X at NSU_VB.
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