Hall of Fame
The one and only All-American in Millersville volleyball history, Jocelyn Decker Nolen was an active and super-productive defensive specialist for the Millersville volleyball program from 2002-2005.
Decker Nolen set school records for both digs in a season and digs in a career during her four seasons. Her 1,661 career digs now ranks third all-time, and her 790 in 2005 still stands as the top mark.
An impactful player for four seasons, Decker Nolen played in 359 matches. She posted over 100 kills as a freshman but turned her focus to defense over the next three seasons. As a junior in 2004, she helped the Marauders reach the PSAC Tournament while totaling 504 digs and 45 service aces. She was named ABCA All-Atlantic Region Honorable Mention.
Her senior season of 2005 was one to remember. As one of only two players to play in all 111 of the team’s sets, Decker Nolen recorded the second-most digs in PSAC history and ranked second on the team with 47 aces. Again, the Marauders reached the PSAC Tournament, and Decker Nolen was named All-PSAC East First Team, consensus All-Atlantic Region First Team and Daktronics All-America First Team. Nolen was later listed as one of the program’s “30 Players for 30 Years” during its anniversary celebration.
After graduating with a degree in psychology, Decker Nolen continued her volleyball career, playing in the Toyota Pro Beach Tour and winning the USAV women’s 6’s national tournament in 2011. She also paired with her sister, Kristen Deonarine, to win the Pottstown Rumble in 2009. Nolen now resides in Lebanon with her husband, Chad, and is a full-time mother to her three children.
