Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

Keeton's Commentary: "Darby has come so far. She has built strength and speed over the last two seasons with our program. Her senior season will be a challenging one simply because we have such depth in both positions that Darby has played for the Eagles. She has played opposite and middle blocker. More than likely, she will train in the middle and her being a left-handed hitter is invaluable. Her strongest asset is her blocking and she has improved 100%. I am still waiting for Darby to be a vocal threat on the court. She has come a long way, but is a player that is never satisfied and strives to get better. I am pleased to have Darby for one more season."

2002 (Junior): More than tripled her playing time with 79 appearances which translated into not only greater numbers statistically, but increased confidence exponentially...developed into one of the Eagles' prime threats at the net with 53 total blocks (11 block solos) to rank fourth on the team...recorded 12 multiple-block performances and 16 multiple-kill efforts in 28 matches played...posted career highs in total blocks (2-6-8), kills (8) and hitting percentage (.538, 8k-1e-13a) in a 3-1 victory at Florida Memorial (Oct. 19)...played her best volleyball of the season down the stretch recording 35 of her 65 kills on the season and 35 of her 51 digs in the final 11 matches.

2001 (Sophomore): Saw limited action in her first season with the program, competing in 13 matches and a total of 21 games...hit .444 in the team's three-game win against Massachusetts-Boston at the Beach Blast Tournament (Sept. 1)...picked up a season-high nine digs on two occasions, including a road outing against Webber International in which she added seven block assists (Nov. 3).

Junior College: 2001 graduate of Brevard Community College in Melbourne, earning her Associate of Arts degree...started one season on the right side for coach Theresa McLamb's Titans...ranked third in the state in service aces and 19th in blocking...helped guide BCC to 14 wins in her only campaign.

High School: 1998 graduate of Cocoa Beach High...won four letters and started three seasons for the Minutemen...led the team in aces en route to Coach's Award honors...also played basketball. Personal: Majoring in Human Factors Psychology...born in Cocoa Beach, Florida on Feb. 13, 1980...daughter of Wayne and Katherine Bryan and Gayle and Jim Stapp (one brother, two sisters).