Trotter Joins 'Cuse Volleyball
4/22/2015 4:37:00 PM | Volleyball
Jalissa Trotter will bring versatility to the 'Cuse volleyball program
Trotter Provides Versatility
All the way from Texarkana, Texas, Jalissa "Jay" Trotter will provide the Orange with an option at either outside hitter or setter in the fall. Having played both in high school, Trotter accumulated 454 kills and 1,020 assists during her senior year.
'Cuse Coaching Staff on Trotter
"We are very excited for Jalissa to join our team next year. She is an incredibly versatile athlete and player. You can put her anywhere on the court and she will make an impact on the team."
"Over the years she has gained experience playing many positions which has helped in the development of her all-around skills, from playing as a six-rotation outside hitter and serve receiver, to running the offense as a setter. Off the court Jalissa is a great person and student as well. She has a solid academic foundation which will help her in her pursuit of a business degree here at Syracuse."
Why Trotter Chose Syracuse
"I chose Syracuse because everyone (academic staff, support staff, coaches, etc.) was very supportive, friendly and confident in promoting my goals to be successful. I also liked the volleyball program, players, coaches and what Coach Yelin and his staff is looking to accomplish in years to come."
A True Athlete
During her four years on the varsity volleyball team at Texas High School, Trotter led the team to a 104-50 overall record. A three-year captain, Trotter won District Most Valuable Player in 2012-2013 and 2014. She was also named the Texarkana All-Area MVP in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and the team MVP at the end of each of her four seasons. Throughout her high school career, Trotter totaled 1,458 kills, 2,382 assists, and 315 aces.
Trotter was also a four year member of the Texas High School varsity basketball team, winning District MVP in the 2013-2014 season. She played softball from her freshman year to her junior year, being named a first team outfielder in 2014, and also ran track and cross country during her freshman and sophomore years.
In The Genes
Trotter comes from a family of athletic success. Her mother, Melissa Trotter-Hardy, played volleyball at Henderson State University from 1994-1998. Two of her uncles, Nick and Jeremiah, played football at Stephen F. Austin, and Jeremiah went on to play professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles.
An Ace In The Classroom
Trotter was named to the Academic All-District Volleyball team in all four years of high school. She was named to the Academic All-State team during her senior year.
