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Emily Thater

Emily Thater

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Emily on the Court

Achievements and accolades

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Has played professionally in Germany and France

Played collegiately at the University of Missouri

Won 2024 French Saforelle Power 6 and reached CEV Cup semifinals with Levallois Paris Saint-Cloud

Twice reached French Cup quarterfinal with Vandœuvre Nancy Volley-Ball (2021, 2022)

Left Mizzou among school's top five in career blocks, block assists and blocks per set

Part of winningest class in school history with 105 wins from 2013-16

achievements

Has played professionally in Germany and France

Played collegiately at the University of Missouri

Won 2024 French Saforelle Power 6 and reached CEV Cup semifinals with Levallois Paris Saint-Cloud

Twice reached French Cup quarterfinal with Vandœuvre Nancy Volley-Ball (2021, 2022)

Left Mizzou among school's top five in career blocks, block assists and blocks per set

Part of winningest class in school history with 105 wins from 2013-16

Get To Know Emily

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Birthday celebrations

Trying new foods with friends is a favorite pastime for me! I celebrated my 29th birthday with friends at a modern, middle-eastern restaurant in Paris.

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Emily in Paris

I was so fortunate to live and play in Paris for two seasons. Getting outside and enjoying the sun and sights with friends brought me joy and balance.

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Off season activities

During my off season, I love to stay active outdoors. Here’s me and my cousin hiking in Boulder!

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A trip to California

This is from a trip to Manhattan Beach, California. Spent the day in the sunshine with my favorite chambray shirt and a wonderful friend of mine.

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A Little More Emily

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Emily's motto

Everything you want is on the other side of fear.

The best advice Emily's received

Practicing gratitude when things are going right and practicing gratitude when things are going wrong. By changing the focus to everything I have in life, I feel lighter and more at ease when hard days come my way.

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Libero for LOVB Omaha Volleyball

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Outside Hitter for LOVB Omaha Volleyball

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Outside Hitter for LOVB Omaha Volleyball

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Gabby Blossom

Setter for LOVB Omaha Volleyball

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Meet Emily

A Springfield, Missouri, native, Emily attended the University of Missouri after securing the 36th spot on PrepVolleyball.com's Senior Ace list. During her time with the Tigers in the SEC, she established herself as one of the program's most consistent and effective middle blockers. By her final year, Emily solidified her place in Mizzou's history, ranking in the top five for block assists, blocks per set, and solo blocks. She also became only the fourth Tiger to surpass 400 career total blocks. Following her collegiate success, Emily spent seven seasons playing professionally in Germany and France. In 2023-24 she emerged as one of the top middle blockers in the LAF, contributed to a CEV semifinal appearance, and clinched a French League title.

Hometown

Springfield, MO

HomeClub

Springfield Juniors

College

University of Missouri

Position

Middle Blocker

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