MADISON, Wis. – Head coach
Kelly Sheffield has announced that Charlie Fuerbringer, Trinity Shadd-Ceres and Antonina
"Tosia" Serafinowska have signed National Letters of Intent to play for the No. 2 Wisconsin volleyball team. In addition to the three NLIs, Sheffield adds Maile Chan, Lola Schumacher, and Morgan Van Wie for a total of six newcomers for the 2024-25 season.
Charlie Fuerbringer
5-11 | Setter
Hermosa Beach, California | Mira Costa High School | Coach: Cam Green and Nancy Mason
Club: Mizuno Long Beach Volleyball Club | Coaches: Matt Fuerbringer, Megan Moenoa
"Charlie makes those around her better and puts her teammates in position to be successful. She has great setting skills and range. She also has the ability to positively affect the game with her back-court defense, blocking, attacking, and behind the service line. She has a great volleyball IQ and loves talking the game and being in the gym." – Head Coach
Kelly Sheffield
- Ranked No. 1 Setter in the country by PrepVolleyball.com
- Ranked No. 2 overall by Prep Dig
- Member of the 2022 U.S. Girls U19 National Team
- Under Armour All-American
- USA U19 National Team Gold Medalist at the 2023 World Championships
- State champion at Mira Costa High School
- Won gold medals in 12 and 13s at USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship
- Mira Costa's Daily Breeze Girls' Athlete of the Year
- 2022 Los Angeles Times girls' volleyball player of the year
- Mira Costa High School beach volleyball team member
- California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Team Champions in 2022, CIF Beach Pair Champions, CIF 1st Team
- USA Junior Beach Champion
- Beach Volleyball AAU Champion
- Father Matt Fuerbringer played on the AVP Professional tour and is Men's USA National Team Assistant Coach
- Mother Joy (McKienzie) Fuerbringer played at Long Beach State (1990-94), leading the 49ers to the 1993 NCAA Championship
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose the University of Wisconsin because the second I stepped onto campus, Madison felt like home. I was welcomed with open arms by not only my future teammates, but by people who did not even know me. This kindness allowed me to feel comfortable in an unfamiliar environment, which is something I tend to struggle with. Wisconsin is a place that allows its students to feel like they can be themselves no matter what, and that is why this school was the place I am choosing to call my home."
Trinity Shadd-Ceres
5-11 | Outside Hitter
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute | Coach: Lynn Thompson
Club: KW Predators | Coach: Paul Pavan
"Trinity is a world-class athlete. Her speed and broad jump are amongst the best in the world in her age group. As for volleyball, I absolutely love her potential. She has a great platform and will be a very good college passer. She gets off the floor quick and on the ball in a hurry while attacking. She can terminate at the net and has the ability to be a very good backrow attacker." – Head Coach
Kelly Sheffield
- 2023 Senior Female Volleyball Athlete of the Year
- Member of Team Canada U19 Women's National Team
- Played in 2023 U19 NORCECA Championships in Puerto Rico
- 2023 NEP (National Excellence Program) Team Training
- Track honors:
- Junior Female Track & Field Athlete of the Year 2022
- Senior Female Track & Field Athlete of the Year 2023
- Senior Female Athlete of the Year 2023
- U18 Athletics Ontario Female Athlete of the Year 2022
- Set Canadian Record holder in the long jump: (15 U, 16U, 17U, 18U)
- (2022 – 6.47m (21 feet 22 inches)) – ranked 6th in the world for U20, 1st for U17.
- (2023 – 6.49m (21 feet 28 inches)) – ranked 2nd in the world for U17.
- Honor Roll in grades 9, 10, 11
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose Wisconsin because of the amazing coaching staff, the volleyball and academic programs, and the surrounding atmosphere that I get to thrive in as an athlete and an individual."
Antonina Serafinowska
6-4 | Middle blocker
Kiekrz, Poland | Szkoła Mistrzostwa Sportowego w Stężycy | Coach Dawid Michor
Current team: GKS Wieżyca 2011 Stężyca | Coach: Dawid Michor
"Tosia is long and has the ability to be an elite blocker. She's fast off the ground, gets across the net, and has a great mentality about going and getting the ball. She'll be able to hit off of one or two feet for us. She is a smooth athlete who is very competitive and wants to be great." – Head Coach
Kelly Sheffield
- Member of the Polish National Team
- 2021 U16 Eastern European Volleyball Zonal Association (EEVZA) - Silver medal
- 2021 Confederation of European Volleyball (CEV) U16 - Leader in Blocker Ranking in all phases, the best Middle Blocker statistics
- 2021 U17 EEVZA - Silver medal
- 2022 CEV U17 - 5th place in Europe
- Seven-time medalist with Energa MKS SMS Kaisz in the Polish Championships
- Three-time Best Middle Blocker award in the Polish Championships
- Three-time MVP of the Polish Championships qualification tournaments and semifinal match
Why Wisconsin?
"My dream is to connect playing volleyball at a high level with good studies. UW offer sa wide range of academic programs and majors, and Badger volleyball presents a great level of volleyball with a very developed training program. The team is led by wonderful people who believed in me and my abilities and helped me develop them further by offering me a scholarship to this prestigious university. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I have been given and will make every effort to represent the university with dignity."
Maile Chan
5-3 | Libero/Defensive Specialist
Portland, Oregon | Mountainside High School | Coach: Lena Chan
Club: Athena VB | Coach: Remi Pourrat and Lena Chan
"Maile is a baller. She has spent the past semester training with a team in Spain. That not only shows her adventuresome spirit but also her drive to be better. Every time I watch her play she just keeps getting better and better. She is fearless in the backcourt, is a very good passer, and is very quick." – Head Coach
Kelly Sheffield
- No. 1 Ranked Libero in Oregon
- No. 6 Ranked Player in Oregon
- 2023 FC Barca Volleyball - Barcelona, Spain, Professional Team in 1st Liga
- 2023 USAV Girls' 17 and Under American Champions
- 2022 USAV Nationals All-Tournament team
- 2022 Emerald City Classic MVP and All-Tournament team
- 2022 Presidents Day Classic Open Champion
- 2022 SLC Qualifier Silver Medalist
- Two-time team MVP for Mountainside High School
- Gymnastics state champion
- Also competed in tennis and track and field, tying school record in the pole vault
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose Wisconsin for its unrivaled culture cultivated by its authentic and energetic community of staff, fans, and people. Having had the ability to visit campus a number of times and immerse myself in the volleyball program, I can say with confidence that the combination of unique educational opportunities and thriving athletics programs make the University of Wisconsin the place for me to thrive and grow throughout the next four years."
Lola Schumacher
5-5 | Libero/Defensive Specialist
Carmel, Indiana | Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School | Coach: Kat Haughs
Club: Munciana | Coach: Mike Lingenfelter
"Lola is a fierce competitor. The last couple years at Badger Camp she absolutely owned the gym. Her club team won a National Championship last season and she was a big part of that. She's confident, fearless, a leader, and has a drive to be the best player she can be." – Head Coach
Kelly Sheffield
- Ranked No. 46 overall by PrepVolleyball.com
- 2023 AAU National Champions
- 2023 AVCA All-American Watch List
- 2023 Under Armour All-American
- 2023 PrepVolleyball second-team All-American
- Three-time AVCA Academic All-State
- Two-time first team all-conference, all-district, all-county and all-state
- Broke high school record for digs with more than 2,000
- Two-time Indiana All-Star Team
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose Wisconsin because from the moment I stepped on campus I felt the sense of urgency and the drive of the players and coaches and everyone involved to be champions. The striving for success, hard work, and greatness was something that felt like home to me. The volleyball culture, UW Field House, campus, and overall student experience all feel like a one of a kind and I can't wait to be a part of it!"
Morgan Van Wie
6-0 | Setter
Waunakee, Wis. | Waunakee High School | Coach: Anne Denkert
Club: Madtown Juniors | Coach: Mallory (Dixon) Stone
"I started watching Morgan early last season and really liked the path of progress she is on. She's a lefty and just kept getting better and better every time I watched her play. She's an athlete and moves really well. She has a spirit and energy that others want to play with and for." – Head Coach
Kelly Sheffield
- 2023 All-Conference First Team
- Two-time Badger Large Conference Champions
- Two-time Regional Champions
- 2023 Sectional Champions
- 2021 High Honor Roll
- 2021 AAU Second-place finish at Nationals
- 2021 AAU All-American
- Six-time Superior Honor Roll (4.0+ GPA/Semester)
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose Wisconsin because I have always been a Badger and it feels like home. The culture that this team has is unlike any other and I can't wait to become a part of that."
