Joliet Junior College Athletic Department Volleyball

Roster Schedule NJCAA Rankings Highlights Coaching Staff History Alumni	2008 Volleyball Coaching Staff
	Jennifer Peterson Head Volleyball Coach jepeters@jjc.edu The 2008 volleyball season will be the first for new head volleyball coach Jennifer Peterson. Jennifer coached both girls' and boys' volleyball at Lincoln-Way Central High School from 1999-2003. After a one year hiatus, she returned to Lincoln-Way Central for the 2003 and 2004 volleyball seasons. Jennifer attended Lockport High School where she enjoyed a successful volleyball career. In her four years at Lockport, the Porters reached the IHSA state tournament earning second, third, fifth, and first place respectively. During her high school career, Jennifer earned many awards including All-State and All-American honors.
	She continued on to North Carolina State University on a full-ride volleyball scholarship, pursuing her degree in biochemistry. At North Carolina State, she earned honors such as ranking ninth in digs for all time in ACC volleyball, ranking seventh in digs nationally, and earning the ACC outstanding senior scholarship athlete award. After graduating North Carolina State as valedictorian, Jennifer attended the University of North Carolina to receive her masters degree in science education. Currently, Jennifer teaches chemistry at Lincoln-Way Central High School. She also works as an adjunct fitness instructor in the Joliet Junior College Total Fitness Center. She resides in Crest Hill, IL.
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	Nicole Rausch Assistant Volleyball Coach Nicole Rausch will begin her first season as an assistant coach with Joliet Junior College in 2008. During 1999-2006, Nicole coached three boys' volleyball and seven years of girls' volleyball at Lockport Township High School. Nicole attended Lockport Township High School where she had a very successful volleyball career. In her four years at Lockport, the Porters reached the IHSA state tournament earning second, third, fifth, and first place respectively. Nicole earned many awards including All-State and All-American honors and was named Illinois Volleyball Player of the Year by the Chicago Sun Times during her senior year.
	She continued on to North Carolina State University on a full-ride volleyball scholarship, pursuing her degree in biochemistry. At North Carolina State, she earned various all-tournament team awards including All-ACC, as well as earned honors such as ranking first in all-time volleyball assists at NC State. After graduating from North Carolina State, Nicole attended the University of North Carolina to receive her master's degree in science education and later attended Lewis University to earn her certification in counseling and guidance. Nicole is a guidance counselor at Lyons Township High School. She and her husband Brett reside in Chicago, IL.