1997 Season: Redshirt Year

Russ Rose Then (1997):

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.”

Before Penn State: Four-time all conference selection at Lincoln-Way High School; also earned All-Area honors three times and All-State once. 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