Reindel headed to Findlay

By Jim Metcalfe, The Delphos Herald
Published:  Saturday, November 21, 2009 (3 months, 3 weeks ago)
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DELPHOS — Lindsy Reindel finished off her high school career with a third-team Division IV All-Ohio selection.
She was also a first-team All-Midwest Athletic Conference pick, as well as first-team District 8.
She hopes to continue that success at the next level as the 6-1 front-row player signed a national letter-of-intent to attend the University of Findlay and play volleyball for the Lady Oilers.
For Reindel, daughter of Julie and the late Phil Reindel, the choice of college was simple.
“I always wanted to go there. I went there for basketball camps and played off-season ball for the Findlay Oiler club volleyball team; it’s like their feeder system,” she explained. “This summer, we played in the Junior Olympics finals in Miami Beach, in a tournament in Wisconsin and all over the country.
“I really like the atmosphere and the friendly community I experienced at Findlay. It is close enough to have my family come and watch me play and yet far enough away that I can be by myself when I want to.”
As with any freshman, the idea of playing time is on her mind.
“I went to a couple of matches this year and saw them play a few freshmen; it was out of necessity because they had some injuries. I also know they are bringing in three other freshmen besides me: Mackenzie Vorst from Columbus Grove, Danielle Taflinger from Lima Central Catholic and another one (Jacqui Endre from Walsh Jesuit),” she said. “We’re really good friends. We have played some club volleyball together and I’m excited about getting to be their teammates.
“I played middle during high school but they did mention the possibility of playing outside in college. I’m not sure as this point.”
Once Findlay offered a generous package of academic and athletic aid, that was as far as Reindel needed to go.
“I didn’t look at anyone else once Findlay did that. I did get a few offers for basketball but I want to play volleyball at the next level,” she continued. “The basketball coaches did ask me to consider playing but as of right now, I don’t plan on it. I won’t close the door forever but at this point, I want to focus on volleyball.
“At this point, my major is undecided. I really am not leaning in any direction right now but I don’t have to make that decision yet.”
According to Reindel, she couldn’t wait for signing day to come.
“I was looking forward to this a long time, especially once I verballed to Findlay last year. At the same time, I am glad to be signed and have that decision made,” Reindel noted. “I can now focus on this basketball season and not have to worry about where I am going next year. It’s a relief to have this decision over with.”
Reindel finished the 2009 season with 245 kills, 82 solo blocks, 60 assist/blocks and an 89 percent serve percentage.
Signing to play college ball wasn’t bad for someone who, according to her coach at St. John’s this fall, Kellie Sterling, wasn’t even sure she wanted to play high school volleyball.
“I am proud of her. She put in a lot of hard work and effort to get this chance; getting to play college volleyball is a great accomplishment,” Sterling noted. “This is a great reward for Lindsy. I really believe she has a lot of success ahead of her at Findlay. It has a nice program and it’s perfect for her to have her family come and watch and yet she can still enjoy college life.
“She can now go on to other things this year and enjoy what’s left of her high school years.”
The 4-time letterwinner for the Lady Jays was also a 4-time team MVP (voted on by her classmates), according to Sterling. She earned a number of post-season honors along the way.
U of F head volleyball coach Wick Colchagoff was extremely pleased with his recruiting class and Reindel.
“We are extremely excited about this recruiting class,” Colchagoff wrote on the university’s athletic web site. “Not only are these ladies very physically talented but they are all hardworking, motivated players that will add a lot to the character of our program.
“Lindsy jumps out of the gym and hits a heavy ball. Her athleticism gives her the potential to develop as an offensive weapon from wherever she hits along the net.”
The freshman class of 2010 will join an Oilers team that finished 15-18 and 5-11 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 2009 and returns 12 letterwinners, including five starters, in 2010.