Next Set of 2026 Volleyball Signees
Head Coach Bailey Coleman and Santa Fe Volleyball will be welcoming their next set of new players to the 2026 Saints Volleyball team. Get to know these student-athlete additions!
Gainesville, FL
Paulina Konecna is a setter from Gymnazium Grosslingova. She is from Bratislava, Slovakia and played travel ball with SSK Bilikova Bratislava. When asked why Santa Fe College Volleyball, Konecna said "I chose Santa Fe because I wanted a place where I could continue playing volleyball at a high level while earning a quality education. I felt that the coaches, the team culture, and the academic opportunities at Santa Fe would help me grow both on and off the court."
Konecna's accomplishments include 2025/2026 Slovak Junior Championship 3rd place, 2024/2025 Slovak Cadet Championship 3rd place, and 2023/2024 Slovak Junior Championship 2nd place.
Villo Szalay is an Opposite Hitter from Csik Ferenc Gimnazium. She is from Budapest, Hungary and played for Vasas SC. When asked why she chose Santa Fe College Volleyball, Szalay said "I like the environment, the people are friendly and welcoming, and it offers many opportunities.".
Szalay's accomplishments include achieving first place in the National Championship in 2022, and first place in the Student Olympics in 2025 and 2026.