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By Man woouy Staff Reporter A familiar face is once again part of the Nebraska volleyball team. Val Novak, an All-American for the Comhuskers in 1989 and 1990, rejoined the team over the summer. This time, however, Novak will see the NU Coliseum floor only from the sidelines, as a coach. Novak joins the coaching staff as interim assistant coach, replacing two year assistant Brian Begor, who left Nebraska for the University of Pittsburgh. “It was important to find the best coach possible, and to find someone who was familiar with the program,” Nebraska volleyball coach Terry Pettit said. Pettit said Novak had primarily worked with the setters and right-side players, such as Nikki Strieker, Christy Johnson, Stephanie Clerc and Kelly Aspegren. Novak said she brought a lot of knowledge to the team, especially the setters. “I know what it’s like to be frustrated as a setter and to be a winner as a setter,” she said. “I would like to help Nikki (Strieker) and Stephanie (Clerc) get past the frustrating part to -« I know what it's like to be frustrated as a setter and to be a winner as a setter. I would like to help Nikki (Strieker) and Stephanie (Clerc) get past the frustrating part to the winning part. —Novak Nebraska volleyball assistant coach theNovWe3s.rioker“oneofthe »menf.ne tuning.” she said! “But it's nothing really "^addition to helping the setters, Novak also serves another purpose helping with “motivation and to keep Sinc?Novak had only Been gone from Nebraska for two seasons,Pettrt said, it was easy for her to learn th Husker coaching philosophy. Novak played at N^,r]°er S for.ces digs and Nebrask™s‘amtua° akimnac match. assess wmmmmm** - who recorded 25. Novak said coaching was a lot tougher than performing on the court. <7It is a lot more mentally fatiguing than playing was,” Novak said. “But I really enjoy it.” When the job opened up, Novak said she already had a job lined up as a substitute teacher and as assistant volleyball coach at Papill ion-La Vista High School, under Gwen Egbert, another former NU player. Novak said becoming a coach had given her the opportunity to gain a higher understanding of the game. But that isn’t her only reward, she said. “It makes you feel good when you do something to help the team and it works,” she said. “That’s just one of the thrills of coaching.” co.c„ v.» S,"n ^ 1ae i^Aua^TZZ *- has WwffiJ0™1' g Combination.” unbeatable bonus is Combination”—a i of the best in a :addy-organizer. no extra charge, "linique purchase r more. Here’s it for you: skins need. Gentle , creamy de-ager, reet Nothing Almost heer rosiness. i clear, true red. tra—a fluffy white icloth. “Winning ion,” a head start on s. Your bonus, all this he Clinique counter. I CTION AL WA YS Organization Officers and Members Enhance your student organization Meet with student leaders Explore area business & UNL Services resource fair , Attend the Or&mzation nterence V Sunday, September 19 noon - 4 p.m. Nebraska Union Saturday, October 9 8:30 a.m. - noon East Union Registration forms available at: 200 Nebraska Union, 300 East Union or ASUN Sponsored by Office for Student Involvement & ASUN GREAT COMICS NO JOKE! bMI<S Jew & Collector Comics •Science Fiction •Adventure Games •T-Shirts •Posters & much more! Lincoln EdQOwood Plnia-5400 8.86lh 3t. Sta. 4,423-2884 Eastpark Ptaza-200 N. 66th 81., Sla. 208A, 467-< Oaks 144th 6 Can*—, NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL MOVES UP IN POLLS Top 25 Pol School Record Volleyball Monthly Top 20 School Record 8. Florida lham Youn Penn Statl 16. Kentuck 20. *Geor i*.V. entuc 16 "eor Notre Dame exas * - Nebraska opponents graph* ILk nice The Student Insurance program is open to both graduate and under-graduate students. It was designed to work together with the Health Center to help off-set the high cost of medical care. , There are some changes this year in the procedure for enrollment that will be affecting International Students. Immigration laws state that non resident students must be financially responsible to reside in this country. The UNL policy requires mandatory insurance for International Students These students are required to show proof of private coverage or be billed automatically on their tuition statements for Student Insurance. The coverage dates for International Students is 8/12/93 thru 8/11/94. Enrollment is open for Domestic students and ALL dependents until 9/23/93. If you have not enrolled in the Student Insurance program by then, you must wait until Spring Semester begins 1/9/94. THE STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO COME TO UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Sorry, we can only treat students, no dependents pleas*! i afj International Students desiring basic only coverage do not need to fill out application forms. r -Xa LL. Enrollment applications for Domestic Students and all dependents available at UHC Business Office or by mail. DON'T FIND THAT YOU'RE WITHOUT INSURANCE, BY ACCIDENT! . PK S!