Doron Adds Three to Roster Ahead of 2021 Season

HANOVER, N.H. – Dartmouth volleyball head coach Gilad Doron has announced the addition of three players to the roster as members of the Class of 2025.

Joining the Big Green ahead of the 2021 season are Emma Engstrom, Tasman Mullins and Piper Stevens.

"I am excited to welcome our early decision Class of 2025," Doron said. "They will add key parts to our depth, overall team culture, and competitiveness as we continue to build our program. Emma, Piper and Tasman are excited to join our family, bring their passion and volleyball IQ to the Upper Valley, and compete with the rest of our returning players. This class will make an immediate impact for us next fall."

Name: Emma Engstrom
Hometown/High School: San Ramon Valley
Height: 5-9
Position: Libero
Club Team: Absolute Volleyball Club
Accolades: MVP … first team all-league … SRV Varsity Athlete of the Month Award … led the team in aces (50 total) …2018 AVCA Phenom List … PrepVolleyball's List of Defensive Dandies … scholar athlete … co-captain … Johns Hopkins Talented Youth Awards … National Honor Society.
Coach Doron Quote: "Emma is a high-level libero who is confident in her position. She understands what any team needs in order to be successful. I think she is very competitive and is a natural floor leader who sets a high bar for herself each time she steps on the court in both practice and in matches."
Emma Quote: "I chose Dartmouth because of the obvious tight-knit community that the people, the campus and the volleyball team all embody. I also chose Dartmouth because of the opportunity to dive into new academic experiences while competing with driven teammates on the court."

Name: Tasman Mullins
Hometown/High School: Manhattan, Calif. / Mira Costa
Height: 6-0
Position: Setter/OPP
Club Team: Mizuno Long Beach
Accolades: USA HP A1 and A2 squads … USAV Holiday Training … U19 HP Beach (2019, 2020) … 2019 AVCA Phenom … four-year varsity letter winner … two-time USAV gold medalist … all-tournament recognition.
Coach Doron Quote: "Taz is coming in with aspirations to be the best student-athlete she can be. I think Taz is a physical athlete who not only can run an offense at the highest level, but also provides a nuance as an attacker herself while providing a big block. Our team will grow with her expertise while she continues to learn and improve."
Tasman Quote: "Although I was recruited by seven Pac-12 colleges, I saw that Dartmouth was ultimately the best fit for me. It has a unique combination of coaching staff, athletic program goals, international opportunities and stellar academics."

Name: Piper Stevens
Hometown/High School: Manhattan Beach, Calif. / Mira Costa
Height: 5-11
Position: Outside Hitter/OPP
Club Team: Surfside Volleyball Club
Accolades: Scholar athlete … first place at Santa Barbara Varsity Tournament of Champions … second place at Dave Mohs Memorial Varsity Tournament … UltrakAnkle JVA AthlLeader Award … captain.
Coach Doron Quote: "Piper comes from a volleyball family. Her determination and efficacy have given her a well-deserved spot on our team. I know she will continue to find ways to improve her mental, physical and technical skills. Piper will add much needed depth and competition on both pin positions."
Piper Quote: "I chose Dartmouth because it is the perfect mix of high-level academics and volleyball. I love the incredible community that both the volleyball program and the college promote. I can't wait to get on campus and experience Dartmouth!"

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