The following is a relase from Darlene Canady-Burt, whose daughter Kristen Burt has committed to play volleyball at Norfolk State in 2009:

Broad Run Senior Setter Kristen Burt has verbally committed and accepted an offer of an athletic scholarship to play Division 1 Volleyball with the NSU Spartans in the fall of 2009 under the direction of Coach Jennifer Fry. Burt made her decision after a campus visit and discussions with Fry and her parents, Clinton and Darlene Burt. Kristen was impressed with the new direction of the team and Coach’s passion for Academic excellence.

Burt attributes her success to former Broad Run head coach Susan Dezzutti and her Metro American (http://www.mavbc.org/) club coach, former All American Setter Silvia Johnson. Silvia continues to make a significant influence in Kristen’s life by providing rigorous training and college preparation.

Accomplishments as of this date include:

Velocity Sports, October Player of the Month, 2007

Loudoun Prep Sports, September/October Top Performances, 2007

All-Dulles District Team, 2007

Loudoun Prep Sports, October Top Performances, 2006

All-Dulles District Team, 2006

All Tournament Player, SM Group Tournament, 2006

George Mason Best Hitters Award, 2005

University of Virginia Most Improved Player Award, 2004

Burt looks forward to working with the new Broad Run Head Coach Ellen Roberts in the 2008 High School Volleyball season and continued playing and volleyball instruction from Coach Silvia Johnson.