2006: Redshirted

High School: Attended Romeo High School in Washington, Michigan...three-time letterwinner... named honorable mention all-league and all-county as a junior... named MVP as a senior... named all-league, all-county and all-region as a senior...played club volleyball for Club USA Michigan.

Personal: Samantha Filipek... born February 6, 1988... daughter of Nancy and Gerald Filipek.