Profile in 1981 Media Guide: “Weak-side hitter-blocker … a versatile player who could play anywhere this season, according to Coach Russ Rose.”
Russ Rose Now (2026): “The Fox. Janet was a 6’1” player who was a sophomore when I started coaching Penn State in 1979. She was a versatile front row player with good skills. She could play left side or right side and wanted the ball and never backed down from competitive challenges. Those traits helped guide her and she went on to have a very successful career in business.”
1980 Season (Junior) Highlights and Awards: Letterwinner.
Before Penn State: Syosset High School, Oyster Bay Cove, NY … 4-year starter and selected 3 times as the Most Valuable Player on her Syosset High School team … the team was Nassau County champion in 1977 and 1978 .. an All-League selection in 4 sports (volleyball, field hockey, basketball, and softball).
“Lady Spikers Win Delaware Invite,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 19, 1981