Prior to Belmont: Attended Concordia University- Irvine, playing for head coach Jon Daze… Holds freshman records for block assists (129) and third in total blocks (147) in a single season for a freshman… Second in GSAC conference in blocks (1.11/set)… Also led Concordia in blocks as a sophomore… Was named a team captain as a senior at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School in 2009… Was team’s MVP and a First Team All-Bay League selection… Nominated for school’s Athlete of the Year as senior… Received team’s Offensive Player of the Year Award... California Scholastic Federation Gold Seal Bearer… Named to Principal’s High Honor Roll… Was selected to perform original song during graduation ceremony.

Personal: Born Amy Frances Van Buren on August 18, 1991 in Torrance, Calif. Daughter of Don and Jan Van Buren… Has one sibling --- Jason (25)… Five former teammates playing collegiately… Enjoys writing music, singing, playing guitar, snowboarding and traveling… Plans to major in entertainment industry studies.