California Lutheran University

2016 (Volleyball) - Season Stats Enhanced Stats
Appeared in 57 sets and 16 matches during the inaugural NCAA men’s volleyball season at CLU as a junior…made his CLU debut against New York University (Jan. 22)…finished the season with 11 digs, two service aces, and two assists…made his first career dig against NYU (Jan. 22)…set a career-high with three digs against Lakeland University (Jan. 23). 

Santa Monica College
Graduated in 2015… played one year of volleyball… earned First Team All-Float and was Team Captain… also had a .750 hitting percentage… team was 2015 WSC Conference Champions and CCCAA State Champions.

Pierce College
Attended Pierce College from 2012 to 2014… played two years of volleyball… was a two time First Team All-Afloat player… team placed 3^rdin State.

Norte Dame High School
Graduated in 2012…played three years of volleyball and one year of football for the Knights…was three-time team captain and two time Team MVP…also earned the Coaches Award.

Personal
Full name: Frankie Manes…born on November 6, 1993 in Santa Monica, Calif…parents are Michael Manes and Judy Kain…has two siblings, Nick (27) who played collegiate baseball and Kristen (30)…has one pet, Sparky…family currently resides in Thousand Oaks, Calif…currently majoring in communication… career goal is to become a famous actor…greatest personal sports moment was winning the CCCAA Men’s Volleyball State Championship at Santa Monica College…chose CLU because he wanted to be  a part of a new volleyball program and set a tone for future players, the great weather and the location.

Favorites
Movie(s): Forest Gump, Frozen, and Katy Perry Movie
Music: Katy Perry and Linkin Park
Food(s): Grandma’s spaghetti and meatballs
Sport (other than what you play): NFL Football and Flag Football
Pro Teams: New York Giants, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Dodgers
Pro Athletes: Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryant, and Eli Manning
Color(s): Blue
Number(s): 43
TV Show(s): Gilmore Girls
Super Hero: Superman 
Video Game(s): World of Warcraft
Quote: “If you aren’t first, you’re last.”
Hobbies/ Special Talents: Fantasy Football, improv and impersonations, and rapping
Something you would not know about him: He once ate 5lbs of frozen yogurt for a food challenge and won.