Personal
Born April 1983 in Walnut Lake, Calif. ... parents are Josef and Carol Edlinger ... served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Frankfurt, Germany ... enjoys playing guitar, camping, hiking, and going to the beach.
Before BYU
Played at Acalanes High School under Jim Changaris ... earned all-league honors in 1999 and 2000 and was league MVP in 2001 ... played for the Diablo Valley Volleyball club under Sean Stratton from 1998-2001 ... team placed ninth at Junior Olympics in 2000 and eleventh in 2001 ... named to the National All-Tournament Team at 2000 Junior Olympics.