Fall Sport Senior Spotlight: Jordan Daniels

#17 | JORDAN DANIELS | DS-L | OMAHA, NEB.
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IN HER WORDS:

(During the summer), I came back (to the Academy) to take Philosophy for three weeks and then I participated in the Powered Flight program. This program allows cadets who are pursuing a pilot slot to have some experience in the air. The program allows four flights in a T-53A, which is a training aircraft allowing two passengers, the cadet and an instructor. My experience was so fun, especially because I flew with my AOC for two of my flights. On one of my flights, we flew around Pikes Peak and near the Royal Gorge!

I want to be a pilot after graduation. I want to travel the world as much as possible.

(During the pandemic), I have learned that uncertainty can be challenging. The best thing to do in times like these are to continue to develop yourself into the person you want to be. COVID-19 gave me extra time with my family at home and it allowed me to pursue different hobbies, like painting. I have also learned that nothing is guaranteed. I have gained much more appreciation for the little things that I took for granted before the pandemic began.

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JUNIOR YEAR | 2019: Played in 78 sets...earned five stats, including two at libero...recorded at least 100 digs for the third-straight year (103)...tallied a season-high nine digs during two home contests (San Diego State, New Mexico)...also registered a season-best three service aces in the match against the Aztecs...finished the season with 11 aces...also combined for 19 assists, including a career-high six-helper outing at Wyoming.

SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2018: Saw action in 88 sets...earned four starts...tallied 133 digs, 16 service aces and 14 assists...recorded a season-high 12 digs against Presbyterian and matched that tally at Boise State...also accounted for double-digit dig totals against Loyola Maryland and Fresno State (10 each)...tallied a season-best three aces in the home contest against Boise State...posted a career-best three assists against McNeese State.

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2017: Played in 93 sets...member of the starting rotation for six matches, including one at libero (The Citadel)...tallied 110 digs, 23 service aces and nine assists on the year...recorded a season-best 15 digs against Gonzaga...also notched a double-digit dig total at Utah State (11)...recorded at least one dig in 23 of 26 matches played...tallied a season-best five aces against New Mexico...accounted for four additional multi-ace contests.

HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM: Millard West High School...three-year letterwinner in volleyball...coached by Erin Byrd and Joe Wessel...member of three teams that finished within the top-five of the state championships (third as a sophomore, fifth as a junior, fifth as a senior)...two-time team captain...earned academic letters all four years...academic all-state selection...graduated Summa Cum Laude...served as president of Senior Class...graduation speaker...member of the Health Knowledge Bowl team that won state titles as a junior and senior...competed at the club level for Nebraska Elite...coached by Andrew Wherli and Tony Carrow...member of the team that won the 2016 national championship, as well as the President's Day Classic (2017) and Boston Qualifier (2017)...named Lifter of the Year in 2015...also received the Lo Lo Award and Iron Man Award.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jordan Alexis Daniels...nickname is "Jo"...daughter of Bryan and Lisa Daniels...father played basketball at the University of Rockhurst...has three younger siblings...majoring in biology and earning a minor in Spanish...future plans include becoming a pilot...named to the Commandant's List for excellence in military performance...hobbies include reading and hanging out with dogs...greatest moment in sports came from winning the national championship for 16 Open AAU Nationals in Orlando...trained as an EMT and CNA...uncle, Jerry Loeffler, is a graduate of the Air Force Academy...member of Cadet Squadron 02.

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HEAD COACH KEITH BARNETT: Jordan puts forth so much effort. She provides critical points when serving to close out sets, and is an aggressive defender – willing to sacrifice her body to get it done. She takes care of her business off the court, while looking after others and promoting the 'team first' attitude we've needed since her commitment in 2015.

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