Former `Cane Ashley Woods Inks Pro Contract
Jan. 20, 2010
Coral Gables, Fla. – Former University of Miami right side hitter Ashley Woods is set to play professional volleyball having signed a professional contract on Tues., Jan. 19 with Club Voleibol in Benidorm, Spain – located by the western Mediterranean Sea.
As a four-year letterwinner under head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch from 2005-08, Woods finished her career at UM seeing action in 367 sets through 117 matches. In 2008, she helped UM to its second-best season in Division I history – leading the Hurricanes to a 26-6 overall record and a 14-6 mark in the ACC. She also served as a captain for the Hurricanes on the year.
“I am excited to continue playing after being out for a year,” stated Woods. “I’ve realized that there is so much more player left in me and I’m so thankful for the chance to continue doing what I love. I hope that I can compete for a few more years and heighten the level of my game.”
The 6-2 Round Rock, Texas-native left her mark on the UM record books throughout her career, finishing ranking among the top 10 all-time in seven categories for the Hurricanes. Woods ties for third in career matches played (117), while ranking eighth in block assists (209), eighth in total blocks (38), ninth in attack percentage (.256), ninth in points (825.5) and 10th in sets played (367).
In addition, she was selected as co-winner of the 100% Award in 2006 – a distinction given annually by the UM coaching staff recognizing a student-athlete who exemplifies a dedication of 100 percent day-in and day-out.
“Being at Miami has instilled a tremendous amount of work ethic, and I hope that it carries over into positive results for this team,” said Woods.
Ashley Woods received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami, while immediately going on to earn her Master’s Degree from UM in spring 2009.
For more information on the University of Miami Volleyball team, please log on to www.hurricanesports.com. Once there, you will find up-to-date news, stats and information regarding the Hurricanes Volleyball program.
