Western Colorado University Athletics

2008: Second on the team with 280 digs and third with 12 service aces while starting 26 of the 27 matches and appearing in all 103 sets ... posted a season-high 20 digs against rival-Adams State (11/7) ... had double-digit digs in 10 of 11 matches from Oct. 3-28 ... went five straight matches with a perfect reception percentage from Oct. 17-28 as the Mountaineers went 4-1 ... she had 20 or more reception attempts during that stretch ... made a season-high 10 kills in a five-set match at Regis (10/9) ... RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll ... Division II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award winner

2007: Appeared in 98 of the team's 100 sets in her freshman season ... led the team with 225 digs ... closed out the season with double-doubles in the final three matches ... had four double-doubles throughout the entire season ... made a season-high four service aces against Colorado Christian (8/25) and Colorado School of Mines (10/6) when the Mountaineers won both matches by 3-2 scores

Waverley HS: Holds program records for match kills, season kills and career digs for the Vikings ... all-state and academic all-state student-athlete ... team captain ... academic all-conference ... member of National Honor Society ... honor roll student ... also active in track and field, Future Business Leaders of America, drama club, Student Against Destructive Decisions and the German National Honors Society ... also served as yearbook editor

Personal: Daughter of James and Terrie Hamsa ... member of the Inter-Club Council for the Western State Student Government, Student-Athlete Advisory Council, Anthro Club and Sociology Club ... sociology major with business administration minor

MEET JAMIE

Nickname: James Parents: James & Terrie Hamsa Siblings: Angela, Doug, Chelsie and Megan Pre-match superstitions/rituals: "Big-D" clap with back row Goals for the season: Creating memories of success with my teammates Best Thing About Gunnison: Scenery and recreational activities Why I decided to come to Western State: Totally different from Nebraska, lots of outdoor activities to do, and the contagious passion for volleyball  Hobbies: Snow boarding, camping, working with developmental disabled adults, coaching Special Olympics, reading and being outside Favorite Music Artist: Nickelback Favorite TV Show: Sex in the City Favorite Book: "Sam's Diary to Nicholas" by James Patterson If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Everywhere! but, if had to pick Ireland My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Things have a way of working out Biggest Pet Peeve: People talking down to others Most Influential Person: Friedrich Nietzche If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Travel the world to volunteer to less fortunate Most Prized Possession: Family Most Memorable Match: Nebraska-Kearney in 2008 Best Thing About Practice: Little accomplishments Best Thing About Home Matches: Loud, body painted, roudy fans Best Thing About Road Matches: Eatin' good in whatever neighborhood and the opponents fans lacking creativity