Loyola Marymount University Athletics

Nicole Ridley begins her first year at LMU?a competitive athlete who knows how to win, leading her high school and club teams to success?will vie for the starting setter spot?great hands and is a solid defender at the net.

High School

Ridley is a 2002 graduate of Saint Joseph High School in Lakewood, CA?earned four varsity letters in volleyball?served as volleyball team captain her senior season?a two-time All-Serra League pick?earned III-AA CIF-Southern Section MVP her senior year...chosen to the 2001 Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships All-Tournament Team...led her team to the 2002 SCVA Las Vegas Invitational Championship...her high school team advanced to the state semi finals in Division III, three times...earned a bronze medal at the 2001 Junior Olympic Championships...also earned a bronze medal in the 1994 USA Junior Olympic Championships?prep volleyball coach was Mike Hinton.

Personal

Nicole Kristin Ridley was born in Santa Monica, CA on July 24, 1984?the daughter of Norman and Gloria Ridley?has one sister, Lisa, and an older brother, Jason?competed against teammate Jacene Dimson in high school?names Hawaii as her favorite vacation spot?was also recruited by Hawaii?an business major.