Russ Rose Then (2001): “Nadia is in a similar role that she has been in previously. I think she has always been one of our hardest working people and she is the kind of player that is in between positions. Nadia has evolved into a player that I feel I can put on the left, middle or right side. She could become our main utility player in the front row this season. She has always demonstrated the pride and willingness to help anywhere and I really respect and admire her for that sacrifice.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Nadia and Katie were partners in crime, as they both redshirted in their first year. A great teammate. Very strong net player, quick in the middle, very strong. After college she went on and played professionally for a while, and also was in coaching for a while [head coach at DePaul from 2010 to 2017]. She works as a fundraiser at Notre Dame.”
2001 Season (Redshirt Senior): Penn State Invitational All Tournament Team … played in 107 of 108 sets … ranked 4th on the team with 1.99 kills/set and 3rd on the team with a .319 hitting percentage … ranked 2nd on the team with 1.03 blocks/set … totaled 29 digs for the season.
1999 Season (Redshirt Sophomore)
1998 Season (Redshirt Freshman)
Before Penn State: Four-time all conference selection at Lincoln-Way High School; Volleyball Monthly “Fab 50” selection in 1997; two-time team MVP; chosen as captain her junior year; member of the USA Junior National Team for 1999, 1998, and 1997; played club three seasons for Chicago Juniors.
Edwards’ skills go beyond courtside,” The Daily Collegian, Nov. 10, 1999