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New Perceptions Partners with National Volleyball Star Morgan Hentz
Edgewood, KY – October 17, 2023 – New Perceptions, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has entered a partnership with professional volleyball player and local hero, Morgan Hentz. This collaboration aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of those facing intellectual and developmental challenges in the Northern Kentucky community.
Hentz has achieved great success both locally and on the national stage. She attended Notre Dame Academy where she played volleyball and was named Kentucky’s Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior. She then committed to Stanford University, starting libero all four years. Morgan is a 3X NCAA Champion, 3X PAC-12 Libero of the year, and 3X NCAA First Team All American. She made her professional debut with Dresdner SC in Germany during the 2020-2021 season. She is currently playing with Athletes Unlimited, a league that rewards individual performance, creating a unique scoring system that emphasizes teamwork, but also values individual excellence. As part of its mission to develop athletes as civic leaders, Athletes Unlimited partners players with nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Morgan chose New Perceptions.
The partnership aims to harness the influence of Morgan Hentz’s reputation and standing in the sports world to raise awareness for New Perceptions’ mission and create a ripple of positive change within our community. With her support, New Perceptions intends to expand its reach and further its mission to empower individuals to reach their full potential. Together, they are making plans to organize various fundraising events, including volleyball clinics and online campaigns, to support New Perceptions’ programs and services.
The partnership between New Perceptions and Morgan Hentz promises a brighter future for the Northern Kentucky community and a stronger, more inclusive environment for individuals to thrive.
You can currently watch Hentz play with Athletes Unlimited on ESPN+ or ESPNU. Check out this season’s schedule!
