The Heart of America Athletic Association and NAIA has announced its men’s volleyball Players of the Week and Dordt’s Colt Schmidt (Freshman; Palmdale, California) has been named the Defensive Player of the Week.
Schmidt averaged 4.77 digs per set in four wins last weekend and handled 58-62 serve receptions cleanly along with recording three ace serves. His play included a season high 22 digs in a win 3-1 win over Hastings on Saturday morning, February 7 and he averaged at least four digs per set in each match.
“Colt had a great weekend leading us defensively in protecting our court. He’s had a strong start to this season with his read on the ball and understanding our system. This Heart of America honor is greatly appreciated,” said Dordt coach Chad Hanson.
“To be recognized with the NAIA honor is an incredible blessing for Colt and our program. He knows the game at a high level and continues to absorb himself into our system.”
Schmidt is averaging 3.76 digs per set for a Dordt team that is 8-2 this season and Dordt is averaging 10.2 digs per set as a team and gets 2.5 points per set on blocks at the net.
