Samantha Nimmer
17 Samantha Nimmer
Senior
DS/L
5'3"
Born: 4-23-1990
Right Handed
Appleton, WI
HS: Fox Valley Lutheran
Career Stats
| Year | GP | Aces | Kills-Errors-TA | Kill % | Assists | BS-BA-Total | Digs |
| 2008 | 108 | 1 | 0-4-39 | -.103 | 6 | 0-0-0 | 281 |
| 2009 | 96 | 6 | 3-5-85 | -.024 | 6 | 0-0-0 | 352 |
| 2010 | 98 | 20 | 2-5-36 | -083 | 15 | 0-0-0 | 271 |
| 2011 | 113 | 4 | 1-5-76 | -.053 | 7 | 0-0-0 | 230 |
| Totals | 415 | 31 | 6-19-236 | -.055 | 34 | 0-0-0 | 1134 |
Awards
|
Year |
Awards |
| 2010 |
Team Defensive Player of the Year |
|
2009 |
Team Defensive Player of the Year |
|
2008 |
Team Defensive Player of the Year |
Other Notables
|
Year |
Notable |
|
2011 |
LU - 6th Career Digs - 1134 |
|
2011 |
Reached 1000 Career Digs - September 20 vs Carroll |
|
2011 |
Team Captain |
Personal Information
Full name is: Samantha Ann Nimmer
Nickname/s are: Sam, Sammer, Nugget
Parents are: Dan & Marge Nimmer
Siblings: none
Hobbies or other sports: playing board and card games, fishing, crocheting
Volunteer work: ushering at church, running/helping with camps
Major: Economics (Education)
Favorites:
Athlete– JJ Redick and Donald Driver
TV show- 24, Criminal Minds, 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom
Sports team– Duke University Men's Basketball Team, along with all WI Sports Teams
Food– Mashed potato's with corn and gravy
Favorite Flavor of Ice-Cream- Chocolate with M&M’s
Place on campus– Alex Gym (especially on Game Days!!)
Vacation spot– Cottage Up North
Volleyball player– Phil Daulhausser
First started playing volleyball: 4th or 5th grade
Most memorable match:3-0 match against UW-EC during our “Dig Pink” Match.
My favorite thing about Lawrence volleyball is: coming together as a team
This past summer, I: worked at the Wellness Center, Alex Gym, helped with several volleyball camps, and prepared for this upcoming season!
The best thing about Appleton is: it’s home!
My role models are: my parents and grandparents! Love You!
My idea of happiness is: be surrounded by the ones who truly love you
If I could have any talent, it would be: singing! Although I try, my friends and family get so annoyed!
Post-college plans: I want to become a high school teacher and coach.
I can’t live without: the support and love of those around me.
Greatest invention in the last 100 years: Sports Bra
What is your greatest achievement? maintaining a balanced life between school, volleyball, friends, family, and my faith.
If I could have one superpower, it would be: the ability to become invisible at anytime.