BEFORE EMMANUEL...Kessler was a four-year player and three-year starter at Golden Valley High School (Santa Clarita, Calif.)...named 1st Team All-Foothill League his senior year...played club volleyball for Legacy Volleyball CLub (2 years) and Shock Volleyball (1 year).

Major: undecided

Career Aspirations: to be a businessman

Favorite Movie: Mr. Brooks

Favorite Book: The Iliad

Favorite Pre-match Meal: Subway

Most Exciting Athletic Experience: beating Arroyo Grande in the CIF playoffs.