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Personal information
Full name	Alisha Rebecca Glass
Nationality	United States
Born	(1988-04-05) April 5, 1988 (age 37) Leland, Michigan, U.S.
Hometown	Leland, Michigan, U.S.
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	72 kg (159 lb)
Spike	305 cm (120 in)
Block	300 cm (118 in)
College(s)	Penn State University
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Vegas Thrill
Number	6
Career
Years Teams 2010–2011 Vôlei Futuro 2011–2012 Atom Trefl Sopot 2012–2013 LIU•JO Volley Modena 2013–2014 Fenerbahçe 2014–2016 Imoco Volley Conegliano 2024– Vegas Thrill
National team
2009–2016 United States
Medal record Olympic Games Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team World Championship Gold 2014 Italy Team World Cup Silver 2011 Japan Team Bronze 2015 Japan Team World Grand Prix Gold 2010 Ningbo Team Gold 2011 Macau Team Gold 2012 Ningbo Team Silver 2016 Bangkok Team

Alisha Rebecca Glass Childress, born on April 5, 1988, is an American professional volleyball player. She is known for her role as a setter for the Vegas Thrill team. Before playing professionally, Glass was a star player at Penn State. There, she helped her team win three NCAA championships in a row.

Glass also achieved great success with the United States national team. She won a gold medal at the 2014 World Championship. She also earned bronze medals at the 2015 World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Alisha Glass's Volleyball Journey

High School Achievements

Alisha Glass played high school volleyball at Leland High School in Michigan. Her mother, Laurie Glass, was her coach. Her grandfather, Larry Glass, coached her in high school basketball.

Alisha was named to the all-state first team four times. She also made the all-region dream team and all-conference teams. She holds national and state high school records for aces in a season (296) and career (937). She also holds the record for career kills (3,584). During her high school career, she had a hitting percentage of .440. She also contributed 1,816 digs and 680 blocks. She was named "Michigan Gatorade High School Player of the Year." She also received the "Miss Volleyball" award for Michigan.

College Success at Penn State

Alisha played college volleyball for Penn State University. During her four years there, the Penn State Nittany Lions had an amazing record. They won 142 games and lost only 5. This included a perfect streak of 102 wins in a row over three seasons.

The team won the NCAA titles in 2007, 2008, and 2009. They also reached the Elite Eight in 2006. Penn State won four Big Ten Conference titles with Alisha on the team. She was named an All-American three times. She was also a first-team All-Big Ten player. As a setter, Glass helped the Penn State offense achieve a record-setting .390 hitting percentage. She finished her college career with 5,800 assists.

Playing for the National Team

Glass won a gold medal at the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship. Her national team beat China 3–1 in the final. She was also chosen as the tournament's "Best Setter." Glass played for the United States women's national volleyball team in Rio. The team won a bronze medal, and she was again named "Best Setter."

Teams Alisha Glass Played For

Alisha Glass has played for several professional volleyball clubs around the world.

• Penn State University (2006–2009)
• Vôlei Futuro (2010–2011)
• Atom Trefl Sopot (2011–2012)
• LIU•JO Volley Modena (2012–2013)
• Fenerbahçe (2013–2014)
• Imoco Volley Conegliano (2014–2016)
• Athletes Unlimited (2022)
• Vegas Thrill (2024–present)

Coaching Career

Alisha Glass Childress also spent time as a coach. She joined the Stanford women's volleyball coaching staff. She worked as an assistant coach starting in January 2019. She stayed with the team for two seasons.

Awards and Honors

Individual Awards

Alisha Glass has received many individual awards for her skills as a setter:

• 2013 World Grand Prix "Best Setter"
• 2013 NORCECA Championship "Best Setter"
• 2014 FIVB World Championship "Best Setter"
• 2016 Olympic Games "Best Setter"

National Team Medals

Alisha Glass won many medals with the United States national team:

• 2011 Pan-American Volleyball Cup
• 2011 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship
• 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix
• 2011 FIVB Women's World Cup
• 2012 Pan-American Volleyball Cup
• 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix
• 2013 Pan-American Volleyball Cup
• 2013 NORCECA Championship
• 2013 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup
• 2014 FIVB World Championship
• 2015 FIVB World Grand Prix
• 2015 FIVB Women's World Cup
• 2015 Women's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship
• 2016 Women's NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament
• 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix
• 2016 Summer Olympics

College Awards

While playing for Penn State, Alisha received these awards:

• Two-time First Team AVCA All-American (2008, 2009)
• Second Team AVCA All-American (2007)
• Three-time NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team (2007, 2008, 2009)
• Two-time NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team (2008, 2009)
• Three-time AVCA National Player of the Week
• Three-time First Team All-Big Ten (2007, 2008, 2009)
• 2006 Big Ten All-Freshman Team
• Four-time Big Ten Player of the Week

See Also

• List of Pennsylvania State University Olympians