#14 Mattea Elhard
Freshman
Middle Blocker
Height: 6-1
Hometown: Bemidji, Minn.
High School: Bemidji H.S. ('07)
Major: Music Education

2007 - Played in 26 games for the Cobbers...had 18 kills.

Personal: Letter-winner in volleyball, basketball, showchoir, band, choir, and student council …member of the All-State choir....North Central All-Star games....daughter of David and Suzanne …enjoys the piano, singing, and writing music.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “Because of the outstanding volleyball and music.”

________________________The ELHARD File

Nickname: Tae, Tteya, Tay Tay

One word that best describes me: Tall

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Norway

Favorite foods: seafood

Favorite restaurant: Green Mill

Favorite movies: Billy Elliot

Favorite TV show: House

Favorite musical groups: Imogen Heap, Frou Frou

Favorite book: any by Nicholas Sparks

Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving

One thing I can't live without: piano

Best gift you ever received: life
The three people I would most like to meet: Eva Cassidy, Barrack Obama, George Bush

Nobody knows how much I like to: dance

The biggest influence on my athletic career: Mark Stevens, 8th grade bball coach

Greatest personal sports moment: My first killer jump serve at Thief River Falls my senior year

If I were to play another sport, it would be: basketball

Favorite pro sports team: Twins

My dream job is: Choir director and coach