Simon Fraser University Athletics

Elianna Gerbrandt joins the Red Leafs from Surrey, BC where she was an honor roll student and co-captain of the volleyball team at Fleetwood Park High school. While also competing in basketball during her high school career, Gerbrandt earned both Most Committed Athlete and Female Athlete of the Year awards. Gerbrandt enjoyed a successful club career as a starter for the Academy Volleyball club and was also a member of Team BC which competed in the Canada Cup in 2022. Off the court, Gerbrandt has served her community by teaching swimming lessons and being an assistant volleyball coach at her local club. Gerbrandt plans to study Education at SFU.
 
Schmidt: "Elli has demonstrated a tremendous work ethic in her development as a middle blocker and brings great energy to the court as she makes those around her better. She will make an impact not only with her size/physicality but also as a great teammate. We are incredibly excited to have her join our program." 
 
“I chose SFU because of the exceptional volleyball program and the strong sense of community I felt from the players during my visit. Gina Schmidt’s accomplishments as both an athlete and coach are amazing, and I am extremely excited to learn from such an experienced coach. My club coaches also attended SFU and their insights into the team’s culture and positive experiences within the volleyball program were instrumental in shaping my decision.”