Air Force Academy

Ellen Bina

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Class: Senior Hometown: Orion, Ill. High School: Sherrard HS

Height: 5-6 Position: DS/L

2007: Played in 33 games...tallied 42 digs, three assists and two service aces...saw action at the libero position in the first tournament before suffering a knee injury...returned to the lineup for the Oct. 18 match against TCU...tallied a season-high seven digs in that match...equaled that total in the conference tournament match with San Diego State...earned the nod at starting libero against New Mexico...recorded first career kill at home against the Aztecs...compiled two service aces against Bucknell.

2006: Played in 61 games...served as the starting libero in 11 matches...ranked second on the team with 2.00 digs per game...tallied 122 total digs...recorded a team-best 21 digs at TCU...led the team in digs during six matches...one of five Falcons to post a double-digit dig total against Centenary...also served up 10 aces and five assists.

2005: Played in 74 games...started five matches at the libero position...recorded 75 digs...led the team against UNC-Wilmington with 15 digs...nearly earned a double-digit dig total (9) in the Falcons' win over Butler...posted five service aces and four assists...one of four freshmen to see action in inaugural match.

HIGH SCHOOL: Sherrard High School - Four-year letterwinner in volleyball...also lettered three years in basketball and two years in track and field.

PERSONAL: Born November 18, 1982...daughter of Jerome and Connie Bina... nickname is "Bina"...has one brother, Mitchell... attended the Academy's prep school...played volleyball at the prep school...held the positions of flight commander and safety NCO at the prep school...prior enlisted for four years...served as a jet engine mechanic on the F-15 Eagle at RAF Lakenheath, England...an English major...future plans include becoming an aircraft maintenance officer...member of Cadet Squadron 38...has served as Safety and Security NCO, Element NCO, Element Leader and Flight NCO...hobbies include powerlifting, fishing and traveling...named to the Athletic Director's List five semesters...six-time member of the Commandant's List for excellence in military performance...also named to the Superintendant's List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance...spent the summer completing Operation Air Force in Guam and working Basic Cadet Training.