Personal

• Sister is All-American Jackie Backus

At BYU

• Majored in accounting
• All-Conference for three years
• From head coach Elaine Michaelis: "Exceptional fundamental skills, a future starter. An excellent athlete with a good capacity to work."
• Cougar Club Academic Athlete 1984, 1985, 1986
• All-tournament team for 1984 Louisiana State Thanksgiving Festival
• Academic All-HCAC 1984,1985, 1986
• From head coach Elaine Michaelis (1986): "Shows widest variety in offensive attack on the team. Most effective in the BYU multiple offense. Intelligent player. Excellent passer. Solid defensive skills. Has improved her strength. Dedicated worker."
• All-tournament for BYU Invitational 1986
• From head coach Elaine Michaelis (1987): "One of the best blockers on team. An all-around improved player, especially as hitter. Excellent passer. Provides solid team play."

Before BYU

• Valedictorian of Berrian Springs High School with a GPA of 3.95
• Entered BYU on a Trustees Scholarship
• MVP of high school as a junior and senior
• All-Michigan (top 8) for three years