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2026 Beach Volleyball Roster

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Dominick Francois

5 Emma Laade

  • Hometown Bradenton, Fla.
  • High School Bradenton Christian
  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2025)
Appeared in 28 matches, going 17-11 overall… Primarily played at the No. 5 flight with Reagan Hopp, going 15-7… Helped the Lions to a 3-2 upset win over Palm Beach Atlantic at the SSC Championships with a 22-20, 22-20 victory (April 12)… Went 5-0 in a dominant run at the AVCA Small College Championships.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)
Appeared in 22 matches going 15-7 overall…spent time at No. 3, 4, and 5…went 2-2 at the Eckerd College Battle on the Bay with teammates LeAnn Potter and Clare Flanagan, including a 21-15, 21-18 win against Eckerd (Mar. 9).

HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Bradenton Christian School for Coach John Sherfy … named Female Athlete of the Year 2022 … Named MVP of both the Indoor and Beach Volleyball teams all four years of High School … Achieved 1000 kills for the Indoor Volleyball team … earned recognition as Volleyball Player of the Week.
 
PERSONAL
Is the daughter of Jeff and Michelle Laade … Chose Saint Leo because it was close to home, provided an excellent academic opportunity, and offered an excellent Beach Volleyball program … Her career goal is to become a nutritionist and help heal women’s bodies naturally …  List Alix Klineman as her favorite athlete … Lists the University of Michigan as her favorite team.

Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2023Freshman

    5
  • 5

    2024Sophomore

    5'9"
    5
  • 5

    2025Junior

    5'9"
    5
  • 5

    2026Senior

    5'9"
    5