FMU: First-year player at FMU....Transfer from Marshalltown (Iowa) Community College, where she played two seasons....Possesses excellent hands that deliver a clean and deceptive ball for her attackers.....Coming from a quality junior college program, her transition to our program should be a smooth one....Will have the opportunity to battle for the starting setter spot....MCC: Served as the primary setter for the Tigers over her two years....Never missed a match (playing in all 87 contests)...Recorded career totals of 2,465 assists, 415 kills, 88 service aces, 619 digs, and 61 blocks.....Averaged nearly eight assists per set during her two seasons.....2014 Team Captain....Was named the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Athlete of the Week on Sept. 16, 2014....Ended the 2014 season ranking third in the conference in total assists (1,289) and assists per set (7.96)....Registered 2.19 digs and 0.44 blocks per set, while serving 54 aces – second-most on the squad....Two-time member of the Academic All-Region XI Team.....2013: appeared in all 42 matches as primary setter.....Ranked fourth in conference with 1,176 assists (7.69 per set)....Also posted 222 kills, 264 digs, and was third on team with 69 total blocks.
PERSONAL: Born Samantha Ann Hinrichs in Des Moines, Iowa....A product of Ankeny High School, where she was a three-sport athlete (volleyball, track, softball).....2013 Academic Excellence Award....Also attended Des Moines Christian School....Played for the Iowa Power Volleyball Alliance....Also played softball and ran track....Nickname is Sam.
PERSONAL FAVORITES: Favorite Sports Team: Tennessee Titans....Favorite TV Show: The Office....Favorite Foods: Cheeseburger and fries....Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach....Celebrity Crush: Chris Pratt....Favorite Sports Other than Your Own: Football or baseball....Favorite Websites (outside social media): foodnetwork or Netflix....Favorite Social Media Site: Twitter....Your Motivation Music: Rap....Goals for Upcoming Season: Have a winning record and finish in top three of conference....Interesting Notes: I love America, Sharks, & the Food Network....Brush With Greatness: During Shark Week 2014, a picture I posted was featured.
