Bio

Second-year player looking to challenge for a starting position as the team’s setter ... Experience playing alongside the Northeast-10 Setter of the Year (Britta Beckman) ... Has excellent passing skills and her ability to serve tough will be key this season.

2003: Saw action in 39 matches and 115 games as the team’s primary backup setter ... Finished with 81 assists including a season-best 39 at Stonehill ... Also had 12 and 11 assists respectively in two other matches vs. Stonehill ... 211 digs on the season including 16 vs. Saint Joseph’s (IN) and 15 against Mercy ... 40 service aces.

Personal: Elysce Tackmann, born June 26, 1985 in Makawao, Hawaii ... Daughter of Robert and Lori Tackmann ... Mother participated in track and field at Santa Monica College (Calif.) ... Member of two undefeated volleyball teams at East Providence HS ... First team all-state and all-division selection in 2002 ... Was 52-0 as East Providence’s starting setter ... Played her senior year with a fractured finger ... Played for the Metrowest Juniors club team ... Originally from Hawaii and was a standout at Boca Raton HS (Florida) ... Also lettered in soccer at East Providence, helping the team to its first appearance in the state championship match ... An accomplished artist who regularly exhibits her work ... Majors in communication with a minor in psychology ... Participant in the SAIL leadership program and Relay for Life.

“A tough, consistent server, Elysce has developed into a determined defensive player. Her focus this spring was on setting and learning the Bulldogs’ offense. Her commitment and desire to win will challenge the team to always do their best.”

Head Coach Theresa Garlacy