Naval Academy Athletics

A native of Penn Hills, Pa., Strauss ranks sixth in Juniata history with over 3,400 career assists. She helped lead the Eagles to the title match of the 2009 NCAA (Division III) Tournament and to the semifinal of the event in 2007, `08 and `10. Juniata amassed an overall record of 142-20 during her four seasons.

Individually, Strauss received numerous laurels for her efforts both on the volleyball court and in the classroom. She was both a three-time All-American (2008, `09, 10) and a First-Team Academic All-American (2010) in her career. Strauss also was selected as the Landmark Athletic Conference's Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year for her sport (2010) and received the NCAA "Elite 88" Academic Award for having the highest grade-point average in Division III volleyball in 2009.

Strauss served as an assistant coach at her alma mater since graduating Summa Cum Laude from the school in 2011. The Eagles advanced to and won at least one match in the NCAA Tournament in each of her three years on the staff, while also winning a trio of conference titles.