University of Houston Athletics
Platt Inks Thompson to NLI
11/15/2018 4:28:00 PM | Volleyball
Thompson becomes second 2019 signee
HOUSTON – With the departure of a trio of players at the end of the 2018 campaign, University of Houston Volleyball head coach Kaddie Platt has signed Jillian Thompson to a National Letter of Intent for the 2019 season.
"I'm really excited about the 2019 class," Platt said. "They are talented, physical and have played high-level volleyball. In this class, we have speed, athleticism, great volleyball IQ and competitiveness. Above all, they are hard-working, competitive and people of great character. I am excited about our future."
One of Platt's goals with this signing class was to get physical, high-level volleyball players to help compete in the competitive American Athletic Conference. Below is a breakdown of the Cougar signee as well as an in-depth look at to what Platt believes Thompson will bring to the table.
Jillian Thompson | Club: Top Select Volleyball Academy | Middle Blocker | Lake Mary HS | Orlando, Fla. | 6'2''
Platt on Thompson: "Jillian comes to UH with a determination and drive to be her best. Her size, skill and great arm makes her a great presence at the net. Jillian has competed at a high level, and is a smart and hard-working individual who we expect to compete to be on the floor immediately."
Earned two letters in her only two years of high school volleyball … Helped lead her high school to back-to-back district championship appearances, having won it all in 2015 … Combined to win 35 games in two years playing high school volleyball … Competed in the 2018 Junior National Championships Open Division, where her team was the runner-up … Daughter of Dennis and Julie Thompson … Involved in the Ronald McDonald charities as well as Soldiers' Angels, a nonprofit that aids and comforts members from the United States Military … Enjoys watching movies, going to the beach, cooking and painting.
